Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report For IND-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I

Muskaan Bhatt

IN-W vs WI-W 1st T20I pitch report [Source: @Sporty_Baba/x]IN-W vs WI-W 1st T20I pitch report [Source: @Sporty_Baba/x]

The stage is set as India Women and West Indies Women face off one another in the final T20I match at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai on December 19 from 7 PM IST. Both the teams have one a game each and in the upcoming clash would be keen on bringing their A-game forward.

In the second T20I, West Indies Women defeated India Women by 9 wickets. India, after electing to bat, posted 159/9, with Smriti Mandhana top-scoring with 62 and Richa Ghosh adding a late 32. Deandra Dottin shone with the ball, taking 2/14.

In reply, West Indies started aggressively, with Qiana Joseph scoring 38 off 22 balls and forming a 66-run opening partnership. Thakor dismissed Joseph, but it was the only wicket to fall. Hayley Matthews played a match-winning knock of 85* off 47 balls, supported by Shermaine Campbelle's 29. West Indies reached the target in just 15.4 overs, leveling the series. 

Ahead of the match, lets see the ground stats and how the surface of the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will behave throughout the IN-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I match:

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Stats And Records In T20Is

Criterion
Data
Matches Played 7
Matches won batting 1st1
Matches won bowling 1st5 ( 1 game tied)
Average 1st innings Score 162
Average 2nd innings Score155


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

The pitch at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy is expected to offer some early assistance to fast bowlers with lateral movement when the new ball is in play. However, once the batters get set, they should be able to play their shots freely, as the surface provides excellent conditions for batting. Spinners might find some turn as the game progresses, but overall, the venue favors the batters, making it a good wicket for run-scoring.

Given that it is winter in India, dew is likely to become a factor later in the game, potentially aiding the chasing side. Historically, this ground has been favorable for teams chasing, with five out of seven T20 matches won by the side batting second. Considering the playing conditions and the venue’s history, the captain winning the toss might prefer to bowl first, looking to capitalize on the early movement for pacers and the potential dew factor in the second innings. 

Players To Watch Out For At Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

  1. Hayley Matthews: After her explosive 85 off 47 ball knock, it is safe to say that in this crucial clash Matthews will once again step-up. She has been in good form in the past and would definitely be a tough nut to crack by the Indian bowlers.
  2. Smriti Mandhana: Mandhana, has been impressive in the last two games and looking at her form and consistency she is bound to do well for her team in the upcoming clash. When the right-hander performs well, India is guaranteed to get past the line hence, in this crucial series decider her performance will be important to get India past the line.
  3. Titas Sadhu: Titas Sadhu is the pick of the bowlers for the Women in Blue, her performance on the Mumbai pitch has been good, having picked up three crucial wickets.