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India Women will look to seal the T20I series when they face West Indies Women in the second match at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The hosts registered a convincing 49-run victory in the first game, riding on brilliant performances by Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Titas Sadhu. With this win, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and will aim to maintain their dominance.
West Indies Women, on the other hand, will be desperate to bounce back and keep the series alive. Despite strong performances from Deandra Dottin and Qiana Joseph in the first match, the visitors fell short in both batting and bowling departments. They need a collective effort to challenge India on their home turf.
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India’s batting lineup looks in formidable form, with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues leading the charge. Rodrigues stole the show in the first game with an explosive knock of 73 off just 35 balls, showcasing her ability to dominate the opposition. Mandhana provided a solid foundation at the top with a fluent 53 off 33 balls. Uma Chetry and Richa Ghosh chipped in with useful contributions, adding depth to the batting lineup.
The bowlers were equally impressive, with Titas Sadhu picking up 3 wickets. The spin duo of Radha Yadav and Deepti Sharma kept things tight, claiming two wickets each. With their bowlers in good rhythm and batters firing on all cylinders, India will look to maintain their winning streak.
Key Players:
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 73 (35) in the first match; strike rate of 208.57
- Smriti Mandhana: 53 (33) in the first match; strike rate of 163.64
- Titas Sadhu: 3 wickets for 37 runs in 4 overs
India Predicted Playing XI:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sajeevan Sajana, Radha Yadav, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Renuka Thakur Singh
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West Indies Women showed glimpses of brilliance in the first game, particularly with the bat. Deandra Dottin smashed a quickfire 52 off 28 balls, while Qiana Joseph impressed with a fluent 49 off 33. However, their middle order failed to capitalize, leaving them short of the target.
Their bowlers, led by Karishma Ramharack, put up a decent fight. Ramharack’s figures of 2 for 18 were a bright spot in an otherwise lackluster performance. Skipper Hayley Matthews and Shamilia Connell will need to step up if West Indies hope to keep the series alive.
Key Players:
- Deandra Dottin: 52 (28) in the first match; strike rate of 185.71
- Qiana Joseph: 49 (33) in the first match; strike rate of 148.48
- Karishma Ramharack: 2 wickets for 18 runs in 4 overs
West Indies Predicted Playing XI:
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report
The Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy has consistently provided a batting-friendly surface, with an average first-innings score of around 160 runs. Spinners are expected to play a key role as the match progresses, with the pitch offering some grip and turn.
Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be clear and pleasant with no rain interruptions. Temperatures will range between 23°C to 28°C, making for ideal cricketing conditions.
Toss Prediction
With teams historically faring better when batting first at this venue, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for batting to post a competitive total.
Fantasy XI Prediction
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Captain | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Vice-Captain | Deandra Dottin |
| Batsmen | Smriti Mandhana, Qiana Joseph, Uma Chetry |
| All-rounders | Deepti Sharma, Hayley Matthews |
| Wicketkeeper | Richa Ghosh |
| Bowlers | Titas Sadhu, Karishma Ramharack, Radha Yadav, Shamilia Connell |
Match Prediction
India Women’s dominant performance in the first T20I has established them as the favorites going into this game. With their top-order batters and bowlers in excellent form, they are well-placed to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
West Indies, however, have the firepower to bounce back if their middle order and bowlers can rise to the occasion.
Prediction: India Women to win
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