Team India will host West Indies for the Women’s T20I seriesfrom today at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This series kicks off a crucial period of cricket for both teams, with India looking to bounce back from their recent ODI series loss to Australia, while the West Indies aim to build on their performance in the T20 World Cup where they reached the semi-finals before losing to New Zealand.
Team India is focused on redemption
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaurenters this series looking to regain their form. The team has seen some new faces with Nandini Kashyap and Raghvi Bist earning their maiden call-ups to the T20I squad. The team includes key players such as Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodriguesand Deepti Sharmawho are expected to play pivotal roles. The Indian team will want to use their home advantage and spin-friendly conditions in Navi Mumbai to put up a strong performance.
The West Indies perspective
Under his leadership Hayley Matthewsthe west indies have experienced players like Deandra Dottin in their composition. Although they have not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup, they are aiming to bring their attacking style to the fore. This series serves as a valuable opportunity to challenge a formidable Indian team and gauge their strengths after their promising World Cup run.
West Indies Women Tour India T20I Series Schedules
- 1st T20I: 15 December 2024, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – 1:30 pm GMT| 7:00 p.m. IST and Local
- 2nd T20I: 17 December 2024, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – 1:30 pm GMT| 7:00 p.m. IST and Local
- 3rd T20I: 19 December 2024, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – 1:30 pm GMT| 7:00 p.m. IST and Local
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Platoons:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Nandini Kashyap, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Raghvi Bist, Renuka Thakur, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu, Saim , Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramhas .
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
