IND-W vs AUS-W Test | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming
Harmanpreet Singh in a Test match (X.com)
Following their historic victory over England Women in the one-off Test match, India Women are set to return to Mumbai to face a new-look Australia Women in a multi-format series. The series will kick off with a one-off Test match scheduled to commence on December 21 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.
In the history of women's Test cricket, India and Australia have crossed paths 10 times, with Australia emerging triumphant in four encounters, while India is yet to secure a win. The remaining six contests ended in a draw.
Examining the past five Test matches, Australia Women have claimed victory thrice, while India is still seeking their first win against the Australian team. The highest team score in these encounters was 377 by India Women, whereas the lowest was 36 by Australia Women.
IND - W vs AUS - W, One-off Test: Team Previews
India Women
India will be upbeat for the Test against Australia (AP Photo)
India Women showcased their dominance in the recent Test, securing a resounding 347-run victory over England.
The Indian team posted a formidable first-innings total, fueled by half-centuries from Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, and Deepti Sharma. In response, England Women could only muster 136 in their first innings, with Deepti impressively taking five wickets for just 7 runs.
Later, India declared their second innings at 186-6 and bowled out England Women for 131, securing the win with Deepti claiming four wickets and earning the Player of the Match award for her exceptional all-round performance.
Looking forward, India will confront a familiar adversary, against whom their historical record is less favorable. While the team benefits from current form and home conditions, it is evident that they must deliver their best cricket to secure a victory in the Test match against the formidable Australian side.
Australia Women
Aussies will have prepare for the spin challenge against India. (AP)
As the Test match is being held in India, the Australian players are set to face challenges in unfamiliar conditions. However, having previously experienced these conditions in bilateral matches and in the WPL, the Australian players are expected to be better equipped for the upcoming challenge.
Taking cues from the defeat suffered by their Ashes rivals, England, the Australians have undergone training sessions and participated in a practice match to acclimate themselves to the conditions and gain a deeper understanding of the surface's behavior. The team exhibited good form in the match against Mumbai.
In their batting innings, they posted a total of 261 runs in 50 overs. Both Beth Mooney and captain Alyssa Healy notched up fifties, with Mooney displaying excellent form and establishing a 101-run opening partnership with Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 43. Among the bowlers, the pacers performed admirably, while the spinners faced challenges.
Notably, Lauren Cheatle stood out with a 4-wicket haul, making her a likely candidate for a spot in the playing XI on Thursday. It is evident that the team will feel the absence of Meg Lanning, who recently announced her retirement.
IND-W vs AUS-W, One-off Test: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Date and Time | December 21, 09: 30 AM IST |
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| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | Jio Cinema website and Sports18 Network |
IND-W vs AUS-W, One-off Test: Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report
Traditionally, the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai has gained a reputation for hosting high-scoring matches. The pitch is renowned for being favorable to batsmen, with small boundaries enhancing the scoring opportunities. On the bowling front, the pitch tends to provide some assistance to spinners. The red soil wicket is anticipated to offer bounce, and there is an expectation that it will exhibit significant turn starting from the third day.
IND-W vs AUS-W, One-off Test: Probable Playing XI
India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Shubha Satheesh, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastraka, Renuka Thakur Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Australia: Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Cheatle, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown
IND-W vs AUS-W, One-off Test: Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy, Yastika Bhatia
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Tahlia McGrath, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar
Bowlers: Renuka Singh, Annabel Sutherland
Captain: Deepti Sharma
Vice-captain: Ashleigh Gardner
IND-W vs AUS-W, One-off Test: Winner Prediction
India will start as favorites, although Australia cannot be underestimated. While Australia is likely to put up a strong challenge, our support is behind India to secure victory in the Test and create a historic moment.
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