Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report For IND-W vs WI-W 2nd T20I

Debashis Sarangi

India Women will face West Indies this evening [Source: @ddsportschannel/X]India Women will face West Indies this evening [Source: @ddsportschannel/X]

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This evening, India Women will lock horns with West Indies Women in the second T20I of the ongoing three-match T20I series. The high-octane clash will be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. 

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India Women had a dream start to the series, securing a clinical 49-run victory in the first T20I. So, this match is a must-win affair for the visitors, as another loss will lead them to an embarrassing series defeat. On the other hand, India Women would be keen to extend their winning steak and clinch the trophy after steamrolling the visitors with a stunning performance. 

So, as the stage is set for a riveting clash, let's see how the surface at DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai will behave throughout the contest. 

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Stats And Records In T20Is

Criterion
Data
Matches Played6
Matches won batting 1st1
Matches won bowling 1st4
Average 1st innings Score162
Average 2nd innings Score155


Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report: Is It Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy will likely offer a hint of lateral movement to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. However, the batters can play their shots freely after getting set in the middle. 

There could be some turn for the spinners, but overall, the pitch at this venue offers excellent batting conditions. As it's winter in India, expect dew to play a key role in the evening. It has been a happy-hunting venue for the chasing sides, which have won four of six T20s at this ground. So, considering the overall record and playing conditions, the toss-winning side might opt to bowl first. 

Players To Watch Out For At Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

Smriti Mandhana

  • The stylish southpaw is the most successful batter in Women's T20Is at this venue, scoring 267 runs in six innings. Smriti Mandhana struck a blazing fifty in the first match and could once again be India Women's crucial player in this game. 

Deepti Sharma

  • India's veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma has enjoyed stellar success at DY Patil Sports Academy, scalping eight wickets at a superb economy of 6.76. She bagged two wickets in the first T20I and might once again be a threat to the Windies lineup.

Deandra Dottin

  • West Indies' veteran all-rounder Deandra Dottin was the lone shining light for her team in the first T20I, scoring a quick-fire 28-ball 52. The experienced cricketer is in sublime form of late and might be the visitors' wrecker-in-chief with the bat in this game.