IND-W vs AUS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today's 1st T20I match between IND-W vs AUS-W?

India (IND) and Australia (AUS) will lock horns in the first T20I of a three-match series on Friday, January 5, at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Complex, in Navi Mumbai.

After being thrashed in the one-off Test, Alyssa Healy and Co. bounced back to whitewash India in the three-match ODI series. The Aussies will go into the T20Is as the favourites, but India have the quality to take down the world champions.

Young Phoebe Litchfield will look to carry on from where she left off in the ODIs. The southpaw finished as the highest run-getter, with 260 runs from three games. For India, Jemimah Rodrigues was the leading run-getter, scoring 151 runs in the three matches. Spinners Deepti Sharma and Georgia Wareham were the joint-highest wicket-takers in the ODI leg, with seven wickets from three games.

There are a lot of exciting cricketers on either side as the upcoming T20I series promises to be an intriguing affair.

IND-W vs AUS-W Match Details

Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch Report

Only two Women's T20Is have been played at this venue thus far. The pitch is expected to be a belter and bowlers will have their task cut out. During the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023, some big scores were registered in Navi Mumbai. The captain who wins the toss could opt to bowl first to gauge the surface and play according to the target.

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

IND-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XIs:

India Women:

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu, Saika Ishaque, Renuka Singh

Australia Women:

Alyssa Healy (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Elkyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Alana King

IND-W vs AUS-W Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Phoebe Litchfield

The 20-year-old has had a fantastic start to her international career. In five T20Is and three innings so far, she has managed to 99 runs, averaging an impressive 49.50. Her strike-rate in the 20-over internationals has been of a mind-boggling 220. Thus, she can prove to be quite dangerous if she gets her eye in, which will force the opposition to execute their plans well to keep her quiet.

Probable Best Bowler: Deepti Sharma

Deepti proved to be quite effective with her off-spin bowling in the ODIs. She averaged 20.86 in the three games, picking up seven wickets. This includes a five-for in the second ODI at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It is going to be interesting to see how Harmanpreet Kaur uses the UP-born in the upcoming clash.

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the match

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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.