Jemimah Rodrigues helped India win against Pakistan [Source: Twitter]
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will take on West Indies in Game 9 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023.
While the Women in Blue are coming off a resounding victory against arch-rivals Pakistan, West Indies suffered a seven-wicket defeat against England.
Team Preview: India
India would like to stamp their authority further against a struggling West Indies squad. Even in the absence of the elegant and reliable opener, Smriti Mandhana, the team pulled off a remarkable chase against Bismah Maroof’s side.
Jemimah Rodrigues roaring back to form and being ably supported by Richa Ghosh augurs well for the team. If Mandhana misses out again due to her finger injury, Yastika Bhatia will get another chance to prove her mettle.
On the bowling front, Radha Yadav picking wickets spells good news, but she needs to be consistent. West Indies will be wary of the dangers posed by Indian spin prowess, which can stall the run flow and make inroads equally well.
Team Preview: West Indies
Hayley Matthews will play a crucial role for West Indies [Source: Twitter]
Hayley Matthews's West Indies have a mountain to climb against India to get their first points on board.
The return of the experienced Stefanie Taylor strengthens the batting order, but she looked rusty in the opening encounter.
The Caribbean side's fortunes rest on the skipper's all-around show. Will off-spinner Karishma Ramharack make the XI in place of any seaming option? Ramharack was quite impressive in the warm-up games prior to the main tournament.
Match Details
Date and Time: February 15, 2023, 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Newlands, Cape Town
Live Telecast and Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
Pitch Report: Two of three matches played at Newlands have been pocketed by the team batting second in this T20 World Cup. Spinners will get a good purchase off the wicket if they stick to tight lines. However, batters are likely to have a decent outing if they can manipulate the field and keep the scoreboard ticking.
Probable Playing XI
India Women: Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia/Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur Singh
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Rashada Williams (wk), Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-Keeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Shemaine Campbelle, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry
Bowlers: Radha Yadav/Renuka Singh Thakur, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Afy Fletcher
Captain: Deepti Sharma
Vice Captain: Jemimah Rodrigues/Hayley Matthews
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Prediction
India should overcome the Caribbean challenge in this Group B encounter rather easily.
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