INDW vs ENGW Match Preview
India chose to bowl first and Renuka Singh immediately made an impact by taking two wickets in the opening over. However, despite the promising start, England managed to post a huge total. Renuka Singh finished with impressive figures of 3 for 27.
The experienced players like Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, and Deepti Sharma will be expected to contribute more. Shreyanka Patil had a remarkable debut and will play a crucial role in the spin department once again.
In terms of batting, Smriti Mandhana has been struggling for a while and will be eager to score runs at the top of the order. Harmanpreet Kaur showcased her all-round skills in the recent WBBL and will be a key player in the middle order alongside Jemimah Rodrigues. Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja had a decent start but couldn't make the most of it.
Although India W is a strong team, they will need to address a few weaknesses if they want to level the series.
After suffering the loss of two wickets in the initial over of the match, it seemed as though the visiting team was on the verge of a calamity. Nevertheless, Danielle Wyatt and Nat Sciver-Brunt showcased an exceptional performance to stabilize the innings. In a remarkable display, the pair formed a partnership of 138 runs in a mere 86 deliveries, enabling England to establish a colossal target of 198 runs.
In addition to these two players, the batting order boasts an abundance of firepower, featuring individuals such as Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, and Amy Jones, all of whom possess the ability to be devastating on any given day. The opening bowlers, Mahika Gaur and Lauren Bell, unfortunately failed to secure any wickets and will be hoping for a more successful outing on Saturday.
Sophie Ecclestone displayed brilliance during the middle overs, claiming an impressive 3 wickets for a mere 15 runs. Nat Sciver-Brunt, living up to her reputation as an all-rounder, also contributed by dismissing Mandhana. Overall, the England team appears to possess a well-balanced lineup.
Weather Report
The weather is likely to be clear with temperatures of below 30 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium has traditionally dished out batting wickets and we expect the same on Saturday. The surface is flat and there are some patches of grass. However, the ball comes nicely onto the bat and the batters can play their natural game. The team batting first will aim for the 200-run mark.
The surface does slow down a bit as the pitch dries out and there will be some grip and turn for the slower bowlers as the game progresses.
Notable stats
Renuka Singh: New Ball Menace
Renuka Singh has been quite consistent with the ball in her recent outings. She has picked up 9 wickets in her last 4 matches at a strike rate of 9.33.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
INDW vs ENGW Probable 11
INDW Playing 11
- Smriti Mandhana
- Shafali Verma
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
- Deepti Sharma
- Richa Ghosh (Wk)
- Shreyanka Patil
- Renuka Singh
- Kanika Ahuja
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Saika Ishaque
ENGW Playing 11
- Sophia Dunkley
- Alice Capsey
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Heather Knight (C)
- Amy Jones (Wk)
- Freya Kemp
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Lauren Bell
- Mahika Gaur
- Sarah Glenn
- Danielle Wyatt
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing England W to win this match. They were clinical with their performance in the first game and we expect them to continue with the same form. The batting looks especially strong when compared to India and with quality players all-rounders like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight, they are at an advantage.
Top Picks
Harmanpreet Kaur: Kaur scored 26 runs in the last match and looked in fine form. She had an excellent outing in the recent WBBL where she was the top-scorer for the Renegades with 321 runs and also picked up 9 wickets.
Nat Sciver-Brunt: A consistent all-rounder, Sciver-Brunt has 2307 runs in her T20 career and has also picked up 82 wickets.
Danielle Wyatt: Wyatt scored a brisk half-century in the previous game. She now has 326 runs in her last 10 innings scoring at a strike rate of 152.33.
INDW vs ENGW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: A Jones
Batters: H Kaur, H Knight, D Wyatt, S Verma
All-rounders: N Sciver-Brunt (C), D Sharma (VC), A Capsey
Bowlers: S Ecclestone, R Singh Thakur, S Patil
