INDW vs AUSW – The eagerly anticipated three-match T20 series between India and Australia kicks off today. While India secured victory in the test, the ODI series saw Australia delivering a clean sweep.
Now, the Indian women’s team aims to redeem themselves in the T20 series following the ODI defeat. All eyes are on the first match to gauge the performance of the Indian women’s team.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to bowl first, providing insights into the decision, ‘We are choosing to bowl first, going with 4 seamers and 2 spinners. This presents an ideal opportunity for us to experiment and try new strategies.’
Australian captain Alyssa Healy also expressed her side. We have a strong batting line-up. Our players have a lot of experience so everyone knows what they are doing,” said Alyssa Healy.
The Indian bowlers now have a big challenge to stop Australia at low runs. In the ODI series, Australia had pulled the feathers of the Indian bowlers.
Harmanpreet Kaur must have thought the same and took six bowlers. On the other hand, dew can be a major factor in the second innings. It will benefit the Indian team at the time of batting.
Playing XI of both the teams
Australia Women (Playing XI) – Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Ashley Gardner, Phoebe Lichfield, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Megan Shutt, Darcy Brown.
India Women (Playing XI) – Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur Singh, Titas Sadhu
