• India Women and Australia Women will clash in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday (January 5).

  • Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy will host the match.

IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st T20I: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report, Mumbai Weather Forecast, T20I Stats & Records | India vs Australia 2023-24
IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st T20I Pitch report (Image CC- Twitter)

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After facing a whitewash in the ODI series, India Women are gearing up for the inaugural game of the three-match T20I series against Australia Women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Friday, January 5. Both teams will be keen to secure a win in the upcoming clash, aiming to establish a positive tone for the remainder of contests.

T20I stats and records at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

  • Total matches: 2
  • Matches won bowling first: 1
  • Average first Innings scores: 179
  • Average second Innings scores: 180
  • Highest total recorded: 187/1 (20 Overs) by Australia Women vs India Women
  • Highest score chased: 173/1 (18.1 Overs) by Australia Women vs India Women

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch report

Renowned for its excellent batting track, the DY Patil Stadium is poised to host a thrilling cricketing encounter. While spinners may find opportunities to make an impact, the overall anticipation is for a high-scoring match. The conducive conditions for batting on this ground set the stage for an exciting contest, where both teams will aim to exploit the favourable pitch and deliver an entertaining display of T20 cricket prowess.

Also READ: India Women vs Australia Women 2023-24, T20I series: Broadcast, Live Streaming details: When and where to watch in India, USA, Australia & other countries

Mumbai Weather forecast:

Navi Mumbai Weather forecast - IND-W vs AUS-W
Navi Mumbai Weather forecast – IND-W vs AUS-W (Image CC- Twitter)

The weather forecast for Navi Mumbai looks promising, with no chances of rain anticipated. The humidity level is expected to be at 49%, providing comfortable playing conditions. Additionally, a gentle breeze is set to flow at a rate of 13 km/hr, adding a pleasant touch to the atmosphere. The forecast suggests favourable weather conditions for an exciting and uninterrupted cricket match.

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IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st T20I, probable playing XI

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

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

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