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India Women will square off against Australia Women in the second T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, January 7. The encounter is slated to be played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.
The Women in Blue will enter the field with momentum following a clinical display in the first T20I. They showcased an all-round performance, limiting the Aussies to 141 and successfully chasing the target in 17.4 overs with 9 wickets in hand. In the upcoming fixture, Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. aims to seal the series.
Meanwhile, the visitors find themselves in a challenging situation and are eager for a comeback in the T20I leg. Led by Alyssa Healy, the team is focused on regrouping and addressing the issues that led to their defeat in the series opener. The team’s resilience and adaptability will be put to the test as they strive to keep the series alive.
T20I stats and records at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy
- Total matches: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average first Innings scores: 166
- Average second Innings scores: 168
- Highest total recorded: 187/1 (20 Overs) by Australia Women vs India Women
- Lowest total recorded: 141/10 (19.2 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
Known for its outstanding batting surface, the DY Patil Stadium is ready to witness an exciting cricketing clash. Although spinners might discover chances to influence the game, the general expectation is a match characterized by high scores. The favourable conditions for batting at this venue create the backdrop for a thrilling contest, where both teams will seek to capitalize on the advantageous pitch and present an entertaining showcase of T20 cricket skills.
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Navi Mumbai Weather forecast:
The weather forecast for Navi Mumbai looks promising, with no chances of rain anticipated. The humidity level is expected to be at 38%, providing comfortable playing conditions. Additionally, a gentle breeze is set to flow at a rate of 16 km/hr, adding a pleasant touch to the atmosphere. The forecast suggests favourable weather conditions for an exciting and uninterrupted cricket match with temperature around 32 degree Celsius.
IND-W vs AUS-W, 2nd T20I, probable playing XI
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur Singh, Titas Sadhu
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
