India and Australia are gearing up for a high-stakes encounter in the 18th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be held in Sharjah. This much-anticipated clash could play a decisive role in determining the semifinalists from the group.
Australia have been dominant throughout the tournament so far, and a win against India would all but secure their place in the semifinals. The defending champions have showcased strong performances across all departments, making them one of the favorites to lift the trophy once again.
For India, this match is nothing short of a must-win situation. After facing ups and downs in their campaign, they need a victory against Australia to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive. The Indian team will be relying on their key players to step up and deliver when it matters the most.
Women’s T20I World Cup 2024: IN-W vs AU-W
- Date and Time: October 13: 02:00 pm GMT / 06:00 pm local/ 07:30 pm IST
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah
Sharjah Cricket Ground Pitch Report
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium poses a distinctive challenge with its short boundaries and typically slow pitch. The lack of pace can make stroke-making difficult, but the close proximity of the boundaries often leads to high-scoring games. This dynamic compels teams to adopt strategic approaches, particularly concerning the toss. Captains who win the toss usually choose to bowl first, hoping to take advantage of the early conditions.
IN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
- Batters: Ellyse Perry, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana
- All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur
IN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Ashleigh Gardner (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)
Choice 2: Deepti Shama (c), Alyssa Healy (vc)
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IN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Shafali Verma, Shreyanka Patil, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath,
IN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 13, 02:00 pm GMT):
Squads:
India Women: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh, Yastika Bhatia, Dayalan Hemalatha, Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar
Australia Women: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (c and wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Grace Harris, Kim Garth
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
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