Team India will host West Indies for the Women’s T20I series, starting today at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. This series kicks off a crucial period of cricket for both teams, with India looking to bounce back from a recent ODI series defeat against Australia, while West Indies aim to build on their performance in the T20 World Cup where they reached the semi-finals before losing to New Zealand.
Team India focus on redemption
India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, enters this series with the intent to regain their form. The team has seen some new faces with Nandini Kashyap and Raghvi Bist earning their maiden call-ups to the T20I squad. The squad includes key players like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma, who are expected to play pivotal roles. The Indian side will be keen to utilize their home advantage and the spin-friendly conditions at Navi Mumbai to put up strong performances.
West Indies’ outlook
Under the leadership of Hayley Matthews, West Indies feature seasoned players like Deandra Dottin in their lineup. Although they haven’t played international cricket since the T20 World Cup, they aim to bring their aggressive style to the forefront. This series serves as a valuable opportunity to challenge a formidable Indian team and assess their own strengths following their promising World Cup run.
West Indies Women tour of India, T20I series fixtures
- 1st T20I: December 15, 2024, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – 1:30 pm GMT| 7:00 pm IST and Local
- 2nd T20I: December 17, 2024, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – 1:30 pm GMT| 7:00 pm IST and Local
- 3rd T20I: December 19, 2024, Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai – 1:30 pm GMT| 7:00 pm IST and Local
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Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Nandini Kashyap, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Uma Chetry (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Raghvi Bist, Renuka Thakur, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams.
Broadcast and Live streaming details:
- India: Sports 18; JioCinema
- USA & Canada: Sling TV – Willow TV [Sign up here]
- UK & Ireland: TNT Sports 1, Discovery +
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