Predicting West Indies Women’s Playing XI for their first ODI against India Women

West Indies women are all set to turn their fortunes around against India women in the first ODI of the three-match series slated to take place on December 22 at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The side currently places at the sixth spot in the ICC rankings, and they need a series win if they aim to place in the 2025 ODI World Cup in India.

Hayley Matthews and her women have recently suffered defeat in the T20I series against the home team and now seek redemption in the forthcoming ODI series. The side boasts a strong squad that can pose a big threat to Team India women.

Here is the probable playing XI for the West Indies women for the first ODI against the Indian women:

Openers:

Skipper Hayley Matthews and star batter Qiana Joseph need to give a fiery start to the team. Hayley has been one of the most outstanding performers from the visitor’s camp to watch out for in the series. The star cricketer might pose a big threat to Team India bowlers in the game. Joseph is also one of the standout performers for the side.

Batters:

Wicketkeeper batter Shemaine is set to bat at the number three spot. The star cricketer has been the best performer for the side, and she will be looking to boost the top and middle orders of the game.

All-rounders:

Deandra Dottin is the biggest threat to Team India, especially in the ODI series. She can pose a big threat to Team India with her performances with both bat and ball in the game. Dottin will be looking to contribute with both bat and ball in the game alongside Henry.

Bowlers:

These five bowlers boast a strong bowling attack against Team India batters. Alleyne has been the best bowler from the camp who can pose a big threat to Team India batters. Aly will be the crucial player for the side, especially in the power plays and in the death overs, while Karishma needs to step up during the middle overs of the game to pose a big threat to