India Women vs West Indies Women 1st T20I Match Preview

The India Women's national cricket team is set to take on the West Indies Women's national cricket team in the 1st T20I of the three-match series at the Dr. DY Patil University Sports Ground in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, December 15.

Match Details

• Match: India Women vs West Indies Women, 1st T20I
• Series: West Indies Women tour of India, 2024
• Venue: Dr. DY Patil University Sports Ground, Navi Mumbai
• Date: Sunday, December 15
• Time: 7:00 PM IST

Head-to-Head Record

The India Women's team has a slight edge over the West Indies Women's team in the head-to-head record, having won 13 out of the 21 matches played between the two teams. The West Indies Women's team has won 8 matches.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Dr. DY Patil University Sports Ground in Navi Mumbai is expected to be a slowish pitch with the red soil being used for the first match. This means that there will be turn available for the spinners from the outset, and the pitch is expected to get slower as the match progresses. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first.

Weather Report

The weather in Navi Mumbai is expected to be good for playing cricket, with temperatures hovering around 33°C and no chances of rain.

Probable Playing XIs

India Women:

• Smriti Mandhana
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
• Richa Ghosh (WK)
• Deepti Sharma
• Minnu Mani
• Radha Yadav
• Renuka Singh Thakur
• Titas Sadhu
• Priya Mishra
• Saima Thakor

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

Key Players to Watch Out For

India Women:

• Smriti Mandhana
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Harmanpreet Kaur
• Deepti Sharma

West Indies Women:

• Hayley Matthews
• Deandra Dottin
• Shemaine Campbelle
• Chinelle Henry

Match Prediction

The India Women's team has a better chance of winning this match, given their strong batting lineup and experienced players. However, the West Indies Women's team is known for their fighting spirit and can cause an upset if they play to their potential.

Dream11 Prediction

• Best Batsman: Smriti Mandhana
• Best Bowler: Deepti Sharma
• Best All-Rounder: Hayley Matthews
• Best Wicket-Keeper: Richa Ghosh

Where to Watch

The match will be live-streamed on the Jio Cinema app and website, and will also be broadcast on the Sports18 1 SD/HD TV channels.