IND-W vs AUS-W 5th T20I: Preview, Prediction and Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Australia Women (Source: Twitter)

After being down and out in the against Australia, India Women will look to end the series on a high when they meet their spirited rivals for the final time at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. 

The Australian side will be without their skipper Alyssa Healy, who was ruled out a day prior to the game with Tahlia McGrath replacing her as the leader. However, that won't create an impact as the Kangaroos women side already boast of some high-quality superstars in the lineup with the likes of Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney and Alana King.

Conversely, the Indian side had a great result in the second game of the series but after that couldn't really put on a show despite some individual performances. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side would surely be looking to return to winning ways before its too late as next year's World Cup looms large.

Match Details

Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Date and Time: December 20, 7:00 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

The high-scoring pitch at the Brabourne Stadium is one of the best for chasing as dew sets in especially during these months. Expect scores of around 180 as seen in the preceding games which would keep a lot of those factors in contention. The weather, currently, is predicted to be partly cloudy but shouldn't be an interruption for the game.

Predicted Playing XI 

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Devika Vaidya, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Anjali Sarvani, Renuka Thakur Singh

Australia Women: Beth Mooney (wk), Tahlia McGrath (c), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Heather Graham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath, Shafali Verma
All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Renuka Singh Thakur, Anjali Sarvani

Captain: Beth Mooney
Vice-Captain: Ellyse Perry

Match Prediction

With too much to think for the Indian setup, it would be difficult for them to bounce back straightaway. The Australian sides look the clear favourites and should once again dominate the home side.

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