IN-W vs WI-W, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | India vs West Indies

The first ODI of the West Indies Women’s Tour of India 2024 is scheduled for Sunday, December 22 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

With the T20I series over, the focus shifts to the fifty-plus format. India emerged victorious in the T20I series by a 2-1 margin, thanks to a stellar performance from Smriti Mandhana. Mandhana, who amassed 193 runs in the three matches, was deservedly named Player of the Series. She will certainly be a key player to watch as the action unfolds in the ODI format.

West Indies Women’s Tour of India 2024, 1st ODI:

• Date and time: December 22: 8:00 am GMT / 1:30 pm local / 1:30 pm IST
• place: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara

Kotambi Stadium Field Report

The pitch at Kotambi Stadium sets the stage for an intriguing contest between bat and ball. The surface is expected to offer early movement and spin, creating ideal conditions for spinners to thrive in the early stages. Batting is likely to be a challenge early on as it requires skill and patience to navigate the difficult conditions.

Teams that win the toss may prefer to shoot first, with the aim of taking advantage of favorable starting conditions. However, if the initial phase is managed skillfully, batting first could also lead to formidable totals.

IN-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeepers: Shemaine Campbell, Richa Ghosh
• beaters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Qiana Joseph, Jemimah Rodrigues
• Versatile: Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Deepti Sharma
• Bowlers: Afy Fletcher, Renuka Thakur Singh

Captain & Vice Captain IN-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction:

Option 1: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews (vc)
Option 2: Smriti Mandhana (c), Deandra Dottin (vc)

Also READ: Richa Ghosh sets record with his fifty against West Indies in 3rd WT20I

IN-W vs WI-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Chinelle Henry, Titas Sadhu, Karishma Ramharack, Saima Thakor

IN-W vs WI-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 22, 8:00am GMT):

Equipment:

India: Smriti Mandhana, Uma Chetry, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Renuka Thakur Singh, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwar, Minnu Mani, Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol

Women of the West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Nerissa Crafton, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Shamilia Connell

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