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Cricket enthusiasts are on the edge of their seats as India Women prepares to take on Australia Women in the first match of the three-match ODI series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (December 28). The heightened excitement follows India’s historic triumph over Australia in the Test series held at the same venue.
Empowered by the confidence stemming from their Test victory, India is now primed to sustain the positive momentum in the upcoming ODI series. Conversely, the Australian Women’s team is aiming for a resurgence following their setback in the Test match. Renowned for their competitive zeal and skilled athletes, the Australians are resolute in their determination to reverse fortunes as they transition their focus to the 50-over format.
ODI stats and records at Wankhede Stadium:
- Total matches: 34
- Matches won batting first: 18
- Matches won batting second: 16
- Average 1st innings scores: 252
- Average 2nd innings scores: 203
- Highest total recorded: 438/4 (50 Ov) by South Africa vs India
- Lowest total recorded: 55/10 (19.4 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs India
- Highest score chased: 293/7 (46.5 Ov) by Australia vs Afghanistan
- Lowest score defended: 192/9 (50 Ov) by West Indies vs India
Wankhede Stadium pitch report:
The Wankhede Stadium pitch offers a versatile playing field, catering to the strengths of both fast bowlers and spinners. Particularly, swing bowlers enjoy a notable edge in the early phases of the game. As the match progresses, spinners too come into play, presenting opportunities for success.
Moreover, batters can amass substantial runs by displaying patience and executing precisely timed shots on this turf. Given these dynamics, the team winning the toss might choose to bowl first, strategically capitalizing on the prevailing conditions.
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Mumbai Weather Forecast
Expect ideal playing conditions in Mumbai as the weather forecast indicates clear skies and no rain, ensuring uninterrupted and thrilling action for spectators. The temperature is projected to hover around 29 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a comfortable 44% humidity, creating a pleasant atmosphere for the event.
IND-W vs AUS-W, Probable Playing XI:
Australia: Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (wk/c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Jess Jonassen, Heather Graham, Darcie Brown
India: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Shreyanka Patil, Amanjot Kaur, Mannat Kashyap, Richa Ghosh, Saika Ishaque, Titas Sadhu
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
