IND-W vs AUS-W: Preview, Probable XIs, Prediction, Live Streaming
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India's women's cricket team is poised to engage in a fierce battle with their Australian counterparts in the first semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup at Newlands in Cape Town on February 23. The anticipated clash promises to be a high-voltage game of cricket, with both teams fielding their strongest playing XIs in a bid to secure a spot in the final.
The Aussies have been on fire in the competition, having won all their games in the group stage. Although the Kangaroo Women had a significant injury concern in their last game against South Africa Women, with their star batter Alyssa Healy being forced to sit out, team management has confirmed that the 32-year-old will be fit to participate in the semi-final. Thus, Australia will be playing with their full strength, providing a formidable challenge for India.
On the other hand, the Harmanpreet Kaur led side have won three out of the four games in the group stage, with their solitary loss coming against England. India Women will be aiming to avenge their defeat in the 2020 World Cup Final and clinch their first World Cup Trophy, while Australia Women will be looking to add another T20 World Cup to their trophy cabinet.
Both teams will undoubtedly be filled with confidence and momentum heading into the match. All eyes will be on the Newlands Cricket Ground as fans eagerly await the highly-anticipated semi-final match between India Women and Australia Women, which is set to be an explosive showdown of skill, determination, and grit.
Head to head record
In terms of head-to-head records, Australia Women have clearly dominated India Women, especially in the shortest format of the game. The two teams have clashed a total of 30 times in T20 Internationals, with the Kangaroo Women emerging victorious in 22 games. India Women have won seven matches, while one T20 International between the two was abandoned.
Match Details
Date & Time: February 23, 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
Live Telecast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & Disney+Hotstar
Pitch Report
The pitch report indicates that the Newlands pitch is batting-friendly, with spinners also expected to receive ample assistance. There will be plenty of spin and bounce on offer, making it ideal for batters to play their shots once they are comfortable. Teams are likely to prefer defending the total, as two of the last three games were won in this fashion.
Predicted Playing XI
Australia Women: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Grace Harris, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Richa Ghosh, Alyssa Healy
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner
Bowlers: Renuka Singh Thakur, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt
Captain: Alyssa Healy
Vice Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
Prediction
Considering the current form and head-to-head record, Australia women are the favourites to win the contest.
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