India-W vs Australia-W, 1st T20I - Australia Women Tour of India, 2023-24 - Prediction, Probable Playing XI & Updates

Can India start their winning streak after an unsatisfactory performance in the ODI Series, or will Australia outshine India again?

Both teams are set for a face-off in the first match of the 1st T20 International Match in the Australia Women's tour of India, 2023-24 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. Get ready to witness some thrilling T20 action from the best-in-class teams.

Team Ranking

Considering the T20 team rankings of both teams in the international format, it is going to be a cut-throat competition.

The Indian Women's cricket team stands at the (3rd) position, and the Australian Women's cricket team is at the top of the rankings table. However, IND-W has a vast experience of T20 with total (40) matches played, whereas the AUS-W has played (25). When it comes down to experience, India can use it wisely, and they have a home-ground advantage as well.

Pitch Report

The pitch is favorable for the batters, and we can witness a high score. Considering the early stages of the match, the pitch is going to be fruitful for the pacers but as it progresses, the slower pacers and spinners are likely to get their chance. Choosing to field first will be a good decision to make.

What about the Weather?

No expectation of rain, the weather looks fine in Mumbai. Humidity is 42% which is going to provide favorable playing conditions. The players on the field can expect a gentle blow of wind as it runs at 11km/h. The complete weather forecast suggests that conditions are perfect for an uninterrupted match.

Past Performance

India

Considering the complete performance of the Indian team in the Australia Women Tour of India, 2023-24, India has won the Australia Women vs India Women, Only Test. Though both T20 and Test Match are different formats, India ranks behind Australia in international ranking. India needs to put the medal to the pedal in defeating Australia.

Australia

Australia has been relentless in the Australia Women Tour of India, 2023-24. The team has won the ODI Series of the Tour by 3-0. Moreover, batters like Litchfield are in great form, creating problems for India.

Probable Playing XI

India

Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Jemmimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh.

Australia

Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy (c), Elyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Ashley King.