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Fresh off a 2-1 T20I series win, the Indian Women’s team gears up to face West Indies Women in the ODI series opener at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara. With recent form and home advantage, India looks to continue their dominance, while West Indies aim to bounce back and start the ODIs on a positive note.
Match Details
| Match | India Women vs. West Indies Women (1st ODI) |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, 28th December 2024, 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Reliance Stadium, Vadodara |
| Streaming | Official Broadcasting Channels |
Teams Preview
India Women’s Preview
India Women enter the ODI series as favorites on home soil. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team boasts a mix of experienced players and young talents. After a disappointing series loss to Australia earlier this year, the team is eager to redeem themselves.
Smriti Mandhana, the star opener, has been in sensational form, amassing three consecutive fifties in the T20I series. With an ODI average of nearly 60 in 2024, she remains India’s trump card. Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur add solidity to the batting lineup, while Richa Ghosh and Harleen Deol will look to stabilize the middle order.
India’s bowling attack has shown potential but lacks depth. Deepti Sharma’s all-round abilities and the pace of Titas Sadhu and Renuka Singh will be crucial in restricting West Indies.
West Indies Women’s Preview
West Indies Women come into the ODI series after a challenging T20I segment. Led by the versatile Hayley Matthews, the team will rely heavily on their star all-rounder to deliver with both bat and ball.
Shemaine Campbelle has shown promise in the middle order, and the likes of Deandra Dottin and Qiana Joseph add depth to their batting lineup. However, consistency has been a major issue for the side.
The bowling department will bank on Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, and Karishma Ramharack to contain India’s strong batting lineup. Matthews’ spin could also prove effective on the slow track in Vadodara.
Team Squads
| India Women | West Indies Women |
|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | Hayley Matthews (c) |
| Richa Ghosh (wk) | Qiana Joseph |
| Harleen Deol | Shemaine Campbelle (wk) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Deandra Dottin |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Chinelle Henry |
| Deepti Sharma | Nerissa Crafton |
| Minnu Mani | Shabika Gajnabi |
| Saima Thakor | Zaida James |
| Titas Sadhu | Aaliyah Alleyne |
| Renuka Singh | Afy Fletcher |
| Pratika Rawal | Karishma Ramharack |
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Smriti Mandhana |
| Vice-Captain | Hayley Matthews |
| Batsmen | Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Shemaine Campbelle |
| All-rounders | Deepti Sharma, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin |
| Bowlers | Titas Sadhu, Afy Fletcher, Chinelle Henry |
| Wicketkeeper | Richa Ghosh |
Pitch Report
Venue: Reliance Stadium, Vadodara
The pitch at Reliance Stadium offers a true surface with consistent bounce, favoring batters initially. Early moisture might assist seamers, but spinners will come into play during the middle overs. A total of 240-250 runs is considered competitive at this venue.
- Average First Innings Score: 211
- Highest ODI Total: 332/7 by Australia Women vs. India Women.
- Toss Prediction: Teams are likely to field first to exploit early conditions.
Weather Report
| Time | Temperature (°C) | Rain (mm) | Wind (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | 26 | 0 | 3.41 (S) |
| 12:30 PM | 29 | 0 | 3.26 (SSW) |
| 3:30 PM | 26 | 0 | 3.67 (WSW) |
Hazy but cool conditions are expected, with no rain interruptions forecasted.
Match Prediction
India Women have the advantage of home conditions and better recent form. While West Indies Women have the talent to challenge, India’s stronger batting and bowling lineup make them favorites to take the first ODI.
Prediction: India Women to win.
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