IND-W vs AUS-W 4th T20I: Preview, Prediction and Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

image-lbqdykt3Shafali Verma & Smriti Mandhana (Source: Twitter)

Team India, currently 2-1 down in the five-match T20I series will take the field against mighty Australia in the 4th T20I to keep the series alive. The decider will be played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday, December 17.  

It's been quite a roller coaster ride so far for the visitors who completely outplayed the India Women in the series opener. They lost the second T20I in a thrilling super over before making an astounding comeback in the third T20I. 

Captain Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Grace Harris have arguably been the most consistent players for the visitors. They will be keen on extending their winning run and clinching the series by taking an unassailable lead. 

As for India, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have done the job well at the top of the order. A big knock is due from India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur while Radha Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad would look to impress with the ball in the remaining two games.

Match Details

  • Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
  • Date and Time: December 17, 7.00 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Brabourne Stadium is a good one to bat as we have seen in the previous game. The pacers might not get much swings early on, which will allow the batters to go for big drives. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss. 

Predicted Playing XI 

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

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown 

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

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

Captain: Tahlia McGrath

Vice-Captain: Smriti Mandhana

Match Prediction

Team India, despite all their experience, have lost their two games by a huge margin in this series against Australia, who will start the game as the clear favourites. All in all, with two teams embedded with star T20 players taking the field against each other, a thriller game beckons at the Brabourne Stadium.

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