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In an eagerly anticipated start to their home season, the India Women’s cricket team are set to clash with England Women in a riveting three-match T20 series beginning on December 6. The battle promises to be fierce, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the charge for the Women in Blue, while Heather Knight will command the English side.
The Indian team enter the series on the back of a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Bangladesh in their most recent T20I campaign. The team displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming tough challenges to clinch the series. The players are in high spirits and eager to build on their success against a formidable English side.
On the other hand, England Women faced a setback in their recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, suffering a defeat. The loss is sure to fuel their determination as they step onto the Indian soil. With Knight at the helm, the English team will be aiming to bounce back strongly and make a statement in the subcontinent.
England Women’s tour of India 2023, 1st T20I:
- Date and time: December 6; 01:30 pm GMT | 07:00 pm IST
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report:
Traditionally, the Wankhede pitch tends to be batters-friendly, facilitating a rapid accumulation of runs. During the power play, fast bowlers may find some support, but overall, it is expected to be a high-scoring contest, given the formidable batting line-ups of both India and England. Winning the toss, teams might opt to bowl first, as the presence of dew could aid the chasing side.
IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Heather Knight, Shafali Verma, Sophia Dunkley
- All-rounders: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur
IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
Choice 2: Heather Knight (vc), Shafali Verma (vc)
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IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shreyanka Patil, Mahika Gaur, Jemmimah Rodrigues, Danielle Wyatt
IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 6, 01:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Mannat Kashyap, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh, Titas Sadhu, Pooja Vastrakar, Kanika Ahuja, Minnu Man
England: Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Bess Heath, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight (captain), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Danielle Wyatt
