IN-W vs WI-W: The Indian women’s team is in high spirits after winning the T20 recently. The team would like to start with a win in the 3-match ODI series against West Indies. However, the injury to Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur remains a significant concern.
Recently, the Indian women’s team has defeated West Indies 2-1 in the T20 series. Today, starting Sunday, the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies will commence. The Indian women’s team will enter the field with high intentions with the feeling of the previous victory. However, the injury of Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur is a matter of concern for the Indian team. Due to a knee injury, the Indian captain could not play the last two T20 matches.
In her place, Smriti Mandhana took over the reins of the Indian team and led it successfully. She left her mark in international cricket by scoring three consecutive half-centuries.
Mandana’s Excellent Performance in the Last 10 ODIs
This left-handed batsman has performed brilliantly in the Last 10 ODIs. During this time, she scored 599 runs at an average of 60. Everyone’s eyes will be on her in this ODI series as well. Apart from Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, batsmen like Jemima Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh are also in good touch. Richa Ghosh also played a brilliant innings by scoring a half-century in the third T20. Tejal and Harleen Deol are strong players in the middle order.
Deepti Sharma’s Bowling in the Last 10 Matches
The bowling unit of the Indian team is quite balanced. It has a mix of young and experienced players. The first international match at the newly built Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara will showcase Indian bowlers’ talent. Deepti Sharma has taken 15 wickets in the last 10 matches. Renuka Singh and Saima Thakor are expected to perform well. India will also have the option of fielding talented young fast bowler Titas Sadhu.
Captain Matthews: A Challenge for Indian Bowlers
Even though India’s bowling is at a very strong level. Still, it can be a very challenging task for the Indian team to stop Captain Matthews. Experienced Deandra Dottin and Shemaine Campbell can also become a hindrance in Indian bowling. West Indies team captain Matthews is in excellent form this season by scoring 308 runs in seven matches at an average of 45. She can spoil the budget of Indian bowlers.
IN-W vs WI-W Squad:
IN-W: Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chhetri, Jemima Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Renuka Singh, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Minu Mani, Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol.
WI-W: Hayley Matthews (captain), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbell (wicketkeeper), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Nerissa Crafton, Alia Alleyne, Shabika Gajnabi, Jayda James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharak, Rashda Williams, Mandy Mangroo, Ashmini Munisar, Sharmila Connell.
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