Preview: On Sunday, December 15, the first game of the T20I series will be played at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai between the hosts, India Women (IND-W), and the visitors, West Indies Women (WI-W). India lost the 50-over series against Australia by 3-0 after defeating New Zealand 2-1 in the ODI series following their devastating group stage elimination from the T20 World Cup 2024. They want to return to their winning ways and take advantage of the home advantage.
However, after losing to New Zealand in the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-final, the West Indies entered a state of dormancy. After a protracted break, they will return to competitive cricket with this match. Three T20Is and as many ODIs were part of the tour; the shorter format matches will take place in Mumbai, while the 50-over matches will take place in Vadodara.
West Indies Women Tour of India, 2024, 1st T20 Match, IND W vs WI W
Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Date & Time: Sunday, December 15, 07:00 PM
Pitch Report: The renowned Dr DY Patil Sports Academy venue hosted India’s one-off Test, with soil shipped in from South Africa to make it more bouncy in character while maintaining its sturdiness. It also serves as the home ground for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) team Mumbai Indians. As a result, some of the top players will be more comfortable. On the weather front, the skies will be bright, with no significant rain forecast.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
India Women (IND W): Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra.
West Indies Women (WI W): Hayley Matthews (C), Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Rashada Williams, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramharack, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell.
