ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023, Match 9: WI-W v IN-W | Fantasy Tips and Teams
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The Women's T20 World Cup is on a swing, and India Women will be playing their second match of the blockbuster event on Wednesday against West Indies Women. The coveted clash will be staged at the Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town.
The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side arrives from a scintillating humdinger against Pakistan Women. Chasing a target of 150 runs, India started sluggishly. However, it was Jemimah Rodrigues (53* off 38 balls) who shepherded through and changed gears as time progressed. She was well assisted by Siliguri-born Richa Ghosh (31* off 20 balls), who ensured nothing less than a victory in the Asian El-Classico.
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On the other side of the spectrum, the Windies Women got ironed over in the tournament opener after England chased a target of 136 runs inside the 15th over. They have been having a horrendous time for the last few months. The Hayley Matthews-led unit failed to win any game during the recently concluded South Africa Tri-nation series. In addition, they suffered a clean sweep in the five-match T20I series against England Women in December.
Both sides recently met during the Tri-nation series, and India eclipsed the Caribbean nation in both encounters. The Women in Blue are on high morale, but are you on the same page with respect to building fantasy teams? If not, we have got a unique compendium for the upcoming clash.
Ground Stats: Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town
The surface at the Newlands Cricket Ground is a balanced one. It has something to offer to the new ball pacers for the initial overs. The spinners get modest assistance as well. However, if the batters execute sensibly, runs are bound to come off the willow.
Numbers at the ground (This tournament)
Total Matches: 3
Matches won batting first: 1
Matches won batting second: 2
Average score batting first: 135
Average score batting second: 136
Average runs per over: 6.91
Average runs per wicket: 26.12
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Head-to Head
In the last 10 matches between West Indies Women and India Women, the Asian side had the upper hand with seven wins. The Windies earned three wins.
In the last Last 10 matches
Matches won by India Women: 7
Matches won by West Indies Women: 3
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Probable Playing XI
West Indies Women Team updates
No major updates
West Indies Women Playing XI
Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Capbell, Shabika Gajnabi, Rashada Williams (wk) Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Shakira Selman
India Women Team updates
Smriti Mandhana is likely to return to the squad after a finger injury.
India Women Playing XI
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Top Picks
- Jemimah Rodrigues: The elegant Indian batter announced herself in the Women's T20 World Cup after a match-winning half-century against arch-rivals Pakistan.
- Hayley Kristen Matthews: The skipper is a Caribbean legend in the making. She can be equally useful in both the batting and bowling department.
- Harmanpreet Kaur: The Indian captain can be a threat to the West Indies side. She has had a fantastic last couple of months and will be looking to tear down the upcoming opponents.
- Smriti Mandhana: The highest buy of the Women's Premier League auction is likely to return in this game. Her batting at the top of the order is nothing short of 'elegance personified'.
- Shamilia Connell: The Windies quick is known to bowl in the right areas and strike early. She has a crucial role to play with Shakira Selman in the pace department.
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Must Picks
West Indies Women
- Hayley Matthews
- Shamilia Connell
- Stafanie Taylor
India Women
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Richa Ghosh
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Risky Picks
West Indies Women: Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor
India Women: Shafali Verma, Renuka Singh Thakur
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Best picks for Captain and Vice-captain
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Hayley Matthews
- Harmanpreet Kaur
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Team for Head-to-Head contest
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Wicketkeepers: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Shemaine Campbell
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deepti Sharma
Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shamilia Connell
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Vice-captain: Hayley Matthews
WI-W: 4 IN-W: 7
WI-W v IN-W, Match 9: Team for Winner Takes All contest
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Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh, Rashada Williams
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar
Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Shakera Selman
Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Vice-captain: Deepti Sharma
WI-W: 4 IN-W: 7
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