IND-W vs WI-W: The second ODI between India Women and West Indies Women promises to be a crucial game as the visitors fight to stay alive in the series. After a commanding 211-run victory in the first match, India will look to carry their momentum forward. Meanwhile, the West Indies Women, having shown glimpses of potential, need an all-round performance to bounce back.

Pitch Report

The Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara has a reputation for offering assistance to batters early on, with scores in the range of 250-270 considered par. However, as the game progresses, spinners tend to dominate due to the pitch’s tendency to wear out. Pacers might find some swing in the initial overs, as Renuka Singh demonstrated in the last match.

Stats at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara

• Matches Played: 11
• Matches won batting 1st: 5
• Matches won batting 2nd: 6
• Average 1st innings score: 267

Head-to-Head

• Matches Played: 27
• India Women: 22 wins (81.48%)
• West Indies Women: 5 wins (18.52%)

Last 5 Meetings

1. IND Women won by 211 runs (22-Dec-2024)
2. IND Women won by 155 runs (12-Mar-2022)
3. IND Women won by 6 wickets (06-Nov-2019)
4. IND Women won by 53 runs (03-Nov-2019)
5. WI Women won by 1 run (01-Nov-2019)

Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

• India Women: W-L-L-L-W
• West Indies Women: L-L-L-L-W

Key Players

India Women

• Smriti Mandhana: 10 matches, 661 runs, Avg 66.1, SR 95.79
• Renuka Singh: 7 matches, 11 wickets, Econ 5.16
• Deepti Sharma: 9 matches, 15 wickets, Econ 4.57

West Indies Women

• Hayley Matthews: 7 matches, 406 runs, Avg 67.67
• Zaida James: 5 matches, 9 wickets, Econ 4.95
• Karishma Ramharack: 9 matches, 9 wickets, Econ 4.97

Team News

• India Women: Likely to retain their winning combination, with a balanced mix of experienced players and fresh talent.
• West Indies Women: Might look to strengthen their batting by bringing in Chinelle Henry or Mandy Mangru.

IND-W vs WI-W Lineups

India Women:
Richa Ghosh (wk), Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Priya Mishra, Saima Thakor, Radha Yadav, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol

West Indies Women:
Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Rashada Williams, Deandra Dottin, Qiana Joseph, Shabika Gajnabi, Hayley Matthews (C), Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Karishma Ramharack

Fantasy XI

1. Smriti Mandhana (C)
2. Hayley Matthews (VC)
3. Jemimah Rodrigues
4. Harmanpreet Kaur
5. Deepti Sharma
6. Shemaine Campbelle
7. Aaliyah Alleyne
8. Renuka Singh
9. Zaida James
10. Radha Yadav
11. Karishma Ramharack

Prediction

Given the form and depth in the Indian squad, they are favorites to seal the series in this game. However, if the West Indies Women can capitalize on their key players’ performances, an upset might be on the cards. Expect a closely contested match, but India seems poised for another victory.

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