In a quick turnaround since their 0-3 One Day International (ODI) series defeat to Australia on December 11, India will next face West Indies in the 3-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series opener on the 15th of December 2024. The game will be played at DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai, and will commence at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
India women’s cricket team
Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Nandini Kashyap, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Uma Chetry, Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Raghvi Bist, Renuka Singh Thakur, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav
West Indies women’s cricket team
Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Shabika Gajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams
Players to watch out:
Jemimah Rodrigues
The 24-year-old top-order batter, from 91 T20I innings, has amassed 2,142 runs at an average of 29.75 and a strike rate of 114.17, with the highest score of 76. In a recently concluded T20 competition, Jemimah scored 267 runs at an average of 33.37 and a strike rate of 139.06 from 10 outings. While in the subsequent ODI series she registered scores of 23, 46, and 16, she can be relied upon to step up her efforts and score big runs.
Renuka Singh Thakur
The 28-year-old pacer, from 50 T20I innings, has scalped 57 wickets at an average of 20.89, an economy rate of 6.33, and the best of 5/15. Renuka excelled in a recent T20I campaign, taking 7 wickets from 4 outings. Continuing her momentum, she returned figures of 3/45, 1/78, and 0/54 in the 3 ODIs against Australia. The seasoned campaigner can be trusted to lead the wickets tally, being both economical and effective.
Hayley Matthews
The 26-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has racked up 2,456 runs from 101 outings at a strike rate of 112.50, and from 94 innings has taken 103 wickets at an economy rate of 5.89. Hayley is enjoying a purple patch lately, most recently accumulating 324 runs at an average of 40.50 and a strike rate of 130.64, while also taking 14 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 6.98, from 14 T20 outings. She can be counted on for the goods.
Afy Fletcher
The 37-year-old leg-spinner, from 84 T20I outings, has bagged 83 wickets, including the best of 5/13, maintaining an economy rate of 6.01, while also contributing 206 runs from 37 innings. Afy was a standout for the team in their most recent T20I campaign, the 2024 World Cup, where she returned consecutive bowling figures of 0/24, 3/22, 2/25, 3/21, and 2/23. It is expected that she replicates that success in this series.
Pitch:
The center wicket at DY Patil Sports Academy provides a well-balanced playing surface, slightly favoring the batters. Despite being good for batting, the average score in the 140s suggests that it has enough in it for bowlers as well, especially pacers.
Weather:
The conditions in Navi Mumbai are expected to be pleasant for cricket, with partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 24°C, with light winds and a humidity level of 49%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Richa Ghosh, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur
Match details:
Date – December 15, 2025
Time – 7:00 PM IST
Venue – DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on Jio Cinema and telecasted on Sports18.
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