IN-W vs AU-W: India Women will lock horns against Australia Women in the 1st T20I of the Australia Women tour of India, 2022 on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.
India Women’s returns to international cricket after winning the 2022 Asia Cup in October. The Women in Blue have had a great time in the shortest format of the game, as they earlier won the silver medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) Cricket Championship in August. They would be looking to extend their good run in T20s when they take on Australia Women.
As for the visitors, they are currently the number 1 ranked team in ICC T20I rankings. Alyssa Healy has been appointed as the new captain for the Australian team while Tahlia McGrath will act as her deputy. They last played international cricket in August, where they grabbed the gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games (CWG) with a dominating win against India in the final.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st T20I of the Australia Women’s tour of India, 2022.
IN-W vs AU-W Match Details
- Match: India Women vs Australia Women, 1st T20I
- Date: Friday, December 9, 2022
- Time: 7:00 PM (IST) | 1:30 PM (GMT) | 7:00 PM (Local)
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai
Pitch Report For IN-W vs AU-W, 1st T20I
The pitch at Navi Mumbai’s Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy offers a batting-friendly wicket with little help on offer for the bowlers. Spinners will have a significant say in the middle overs. The average first innings score at this venue hovers around 150 runs. Whoever wins the toss will look to bowl first.
Probable Playing XI For IN-W vs AU-W, 1st T20I
India Women Playing XI
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Yastika Bhatia, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sabbhineni Meghana, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Radha Yadav.
Australia Women Playing XI
Alyssa Healy (C), Beth Mooney, Elysse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Nicola Carey.
Stats of Australia Women & India Women Form in Last 5 Matches
IN-W Form
AU-W Form
IN-W vs AU-W Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for 1st T20I of Australia Women’s tour of India, 2022
Smriti Mandhana
The star left-handed batter has a great record in T20Is, having amassed 2347 runs in 98 innings at an average of 27.38 and a strike rate of 123.01. She is the must-pick player for your IND-W vs AUS-W fantasy team.
Deepti Sharma
The Indian all-rounder has been in stellar form in the shortest format of the game. She has so far scored 737 runs in 56 T20I innings while with the ball she has taken 81 wickets in 76 innings. Among all-rounders, she will be one of the best picks for your IND-W vs AUS-W fantasy team.
Alyssa Healy
The experienced wicket-keeper batter of Australia has a good track record in T20Is. In 114 T20I innings, she has scored 2207 runs at an average of 23.23 and a strike rate of 127.05. She is a safe pick for your IND-W vs AUS-W fantasy team.
IN-W vs AU-W Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For 1st T20I
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Annabel Sutherland | 21 Wickets & 304 Runs (WBBL 2022) |
| Ellyse Perry | 408 Runs & 6 Wickets (WBBL 2022) |
| Beth Mooney | 434 Runs (WBBL 2022) |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 330 Runs (WBBL 2022) |
| Annabel Sutherland | 2437 Runs (T20I Career) |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 2694 Rus & 32 Wickets (T20I Career) |
| Deepti Sharma | 81 Wicket & 737 Runs (T20I Career) |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | 21 Wicket (T20I Career) |
IN-W vs AU-W Captaincy Picks For 1st T20I Between Australia Women vs India Women
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Deepti Sharma
- Smriti Mandhana
IN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For 1st T20I
Australia Women vs India Women – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Alyssa Healy
- Batters: Beth Mooney, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana
- All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Jess Jonnassen, Megan Schutt, Rajeswari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
- Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
- Vice-Captain: Deepti Sharma
Australia Women vs India Women – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Alyssa Healy
- Batters: Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana
- All-Rounders: Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Jess Jonnassen, Rajeswari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur
- Captain: Smriti Mandhana
- Vice-Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
IN-W vs AU-W Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
India Women are expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
