Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Pitch Report For IND-W vs WI-W 3rd ODI

Soumyajit Dutta

Kotambi Stadium Vadodara is set to host the 3rd ODI match between India Women and Australia Women [Source: @Indexof Gujarat/X.com]Kotambi Stadium Vadodara is set to host the 3rd ODI match between India Women and Australia Women [Source: @Indexof Gujarat/X.com]

India Women is ready to lock horns with West Indies Women for the series finale of the three-match affair on December 27 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Notably, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have dominated the West Indies, winning the series with remarkable victories of 211 and 115 runs, leading to a 2-0 series score.

India Women secured a commanding victory against West Indies in the second ODI. Opting to bat first, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal gave the hosts a strong start with a 110-run opening stand. Harleen Deol (115) scored her maiden ODI century, as India posted a formidable 358/5. In reply, Hayley Matthews' valiant century wasn’t enough for the Windies, who were bowled out for 243 in 46.2 overs. 

Meanwhile, in the series opener too, India Women dominated West Indies securing a massive 211-run win, their second-largest in the format. After setting a record 315-run target, led by Smriti Mandhana's 91 and debutant Pratika Rawal's 40, India's bowlers dismantled the visitors for 103. 

Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Stats And Records In ODIs

Criterion
Data
Matches Played22
Matches won batting 1st11
Matches won batting 2nd11
Average 1st innings score237
Average 2nd innings score204

At Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, teams batting first have won 11 out of 22 ODIs, while teams chasing have emerged victorious 11 times too. The average first-innings score at this ground is 237 runs, suggesting a balanced contest between bat and ball.

Kotambi Stadium Vadodara Pitch Report

After the last two games, it is pretty evident that the pitch of the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara will assist batters early. India's Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol therefore, had a big purchase on the pitch with massive knocks. In the later stage, the pitch wear out for the batters as the Windies Women were in shambles coming in to chase.

When it comes to bowling, this track has favoured spinners better with advantage to pacers too. The way the ball grips and turns can really complicate things for batters trying to score runs. However, recent matches also saw pacers having control with the ball. Hence, it looks like a sporting wicket overall and, with the early assist, the winning captain might choose to bat first on the pitch. 

Players To Watch Out For At Kotambi Stadium Vadodara

  • Smriti Mandhana: Smriti Mandhana has been exceptional with the bat recently, showcasing her ability to score both big hundreds and near-hundreds. As a seasoned batter, she is expected to go all out in the third ODI, aiming to surpass Meg Lanning for the most runs in an ODI series.
  • Harleen Deol: After her impressive performance in the second ODI, Harleen Deol could once again be a game changer in the third match. Known for her explosive batting style, the Chandigarh-born player may pose a significant challenge to the West Indies on the same pitch in Vadodara.
  • Hayley Kristen Matthews: The West Indies skipper made a remarkable contribution in the last game, scoring 106 runs off 109 balls. Although it did not lead to a win for the West Indies, Matthews, who has seven ODI hundreds and six fifties to her name, is expected to deliver another outstanding performance in the third ODI.