The West Indies women’s team is all set to lock horns against Team India women for the forthcoming T20I series, slated to take place on December 15 at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. The visitors showcased their brilliant form in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where they made it to the semi-final after thwarting strong England women in the last game of the Group Eight stage. The Windies will aim to continue their great form against the Indian women.
The West Indies women are set to enter this series with a team dominated by a formidable squad. However, adjusting to Mumbai’s pitch and navigating Team India’s women will be crucial.
Here are the three players from the West Indies side to watch out for in the T20I series against the Indian women.
Healy Matthews
The West Indies skipper, Hayley Matthews, has been in great form. Her side made it to the semifinal thriller and thwarted England in the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. The 26-year-old cricketer has racked up an incredible 304 runs in the last 10 matches and will be the one to watch out for from the visitor’s camp. The Barbados-born cricketer will be seen opening the innings and can demolish Indian bowlers in Mumbai.
Deandra Dottin
The West all-rounder was in red-hot form and played a crucial role in guiding her side to the semifinal spot in the 2024 ICC Women’s World Cup. The stylish right-handed batter can play an explosive knock in the host country, India, in the forthcoming series and can single-handedly thwart the home team bowlers. The right-arm pacer also possesses the ability to give an early breakthrough to her side. The 33-year-old cricketer is one of the most experienced players from the Windies camp and possesses the ability to rack up runs under pressure.
Qiana Joseph
The Saint Lucia-born cricketer is one of the exceptional bowlers from the West Indies side. The left-arm spinner possesses the ability to crush the struggling Indian batting lineup, making her one of the talents to watch out for in the series. The left-handed batter also possesses the ability to bat in the middle order.