IND-W vs AUS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between India Women vs Australia Women?

IND-W vs AUS-W will clash on each other  in the 1st ODI of the ongoing multi-format series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, December 28. After winning the one-off Test, team India will be brimming with confidence.

Australia will be coming into the clash on the back of a hefty loss against India in the only Test of the series. Hence it will be interesting to see what new tactics and plans visitors will have in store against the hosts when they take the field in the upcoming game in the ODI format.

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IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details

Particulars	Match	Venue	Date & Time	Live Broadcast and Streaming Details
Details	India women vs Australia women, 1st ODI	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	Thursday, December 28, 1:30 PM	FanCode App and Website

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Wankhede Stadium pitch report

The surface at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is considered batting-friendly. Hence, it is largely preferred by the batters. With the boundaries being smaller, a high total could be expected on such a surface and both sides will look to post a big total on the board if they elect to bat first. However, opting to bowl could be the wiser decision to have the target in sight which will aid the team in going with a calculative chase.

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IND-W vs AUS-W Head to Head record:

Matches	India Women	Australia Women
50	40	10

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IND-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XI:

India Women:

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh

Australia Women:

Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham

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Probable Best Performers from IND-W vs AUS-W:

Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana

India women’s opener Smriti Mandhana could be the best batter in the first ODI against Australia. The opener has been in sensational form as of late, scoring 462 runs in her last 10 matches, Mandhana’s knock could be one that the Indian team will put a lot of their hopes in.

Probable Best Bowler: Ashleigh Gardner

Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner can turn out to be the best bowler in the first ODI against India. Gardner has been in exuberant form with the ball as well, with 20 wickets in his last nine matches, it could be interesting to see how she fares in the Indian conditions.

 

Today’s Match Prediction: India Women to win the match

 

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.