India Women vs West Indies Women Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 1st T20I match between IND-W vs WI-W?

Hosts India Women (IND-W) will take on the visitors West Indies Women (WI-W) in the first match of the T20I series, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, on Sunday, December 15. After the heartbreaking group stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, India won the ODI series against New Zealand by 2-1 but subsequently lost the 50-over series against Australia by 3-0. They would like to capitalize on the home advantage and get back to the winning ways.

On the other hand, West Indies went into hibernation mode after losing the T20 World Cup 2024 semi-final to New Zealand. This will be their comeback to competitive cricket after a long sabbatical. The tour included three T20Is and as many ODIs, where the shorter format will be played in Mumbai while the 50-over games are scheduled in Vadodara.

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Match Details

Match India Women vs West Indies Women, 1st ODI Venue Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai Date and Time Sunday, December 15, 7:00 PM (IST) Live Streaming and Broadcast Details Jio Cinema (app and website)

Pitch Report

The renowned Dr DY Patil Sports Academy stadium hosted India women’s one-off Test and the soil was flown in from South Africa to make it more bouncy in nature and maintain its sturdiness. It is also home to Mumbai Indians Women's team in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Hence familiarity will prevail for some of the top players. On the weather front, the skies will be clear with no real rain threat.

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Head-To-Head Record

Matches 21 Won by India Women 13 Won by West Indies Women 08 No Result 00 Tied 00 First-ever Fixture 22 January, 2011 Most-recent Fixture 15 February, 2023

Probable Playing XI for IND-W vs WI-W

India Women:

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:

Hayley Matthews (C), Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Rashada Williams, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramharack, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell.

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Probable Top Performers from IND-W vs WI-W

Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana

Prolific India Women's opener Smriti Mandhana struck a splendid 105 off just 109 in her last game which was against Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth. She smashed 14 boundaries and one maximum and batted at a strike rate of 96.33.

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Probable Best Bowler: Hayley Matthews

Star West Indies Women all rounder Hayley Matthews played for Melbourne Renegades in the WBBL (Women's Big Bash League) recently, and showcased sound form for the popular franchise. She picked 14 wickets in the last 10 games she played for the team. She also contributed with the bat three fifty-plus scores in those games.

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Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

India Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 35-45

IND-W: 180-200

India Women win the match

Scenario 2

West Indies Women win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

WI-W: 190-210

West Indies Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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