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Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the clash between India Women and England Women in a highly anticipated𓆉 one-off Test at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, starting Thursday. This encounter marks a significant moment as both teams return to red-ball cricket after a two-year hiatus since their last drawn Test match in Bristol.
The historic occasion not only revives the red-ball rivalry between the two powerhouses but also marks the first Test between the sides on Indian s🧔oil since 2005🐻. As the players gear up for this momentous clash, cricket fans can expect an intense battle on the field, with both teams vying for supremacy.
In the head-to-head record, India Women hold a slight edge over their English counterparts, having secured two victories to England’s one in the 14 meetings between the teams. The remaining 11 encounters have ended in draws, emphasizing the closely contested nature of their matches over the years.
England Women’s tour of India 2023, Only Test:
- Date and time: December 14-18; 04:00 am GMT | 09:30 am IST
- Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai
Dr DY Patil Sports Academy Pitch report:
Anticipated conditions at DY Patil Academy suggest a balanced playing field for both bowlers and batters, with both teams well-equipped in these departments. While ไthe pitch may start on the slower side, it tends to improve as the game unfolds. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt ♒for chasing on this venue.
IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones
- Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Danielle Wyatt, Shafali Verma
- All-rounders: Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Deepti Sharma
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kete Cross
IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Smriti Mandhana (c), Heather Knight (vc)
Choice 2: Sophie Ecclestone (vc), Deepti Sharma (vc)
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IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Sneh Rౠana, Lauren Bell, Jemi🃏mah Rodrigues, Sophia Dunkley
IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Team for the only Test (Dec 14, 04:00 am GMT):
Squads:
India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Rich🍌a Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Sneh Rana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur Singh, Harleen Deol, Saika Ishaque, Shubha Satheesh, Titas Sadhu, Meghna Singh
England Women: Danielle Wyatt🔯, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Charlotte Dean, Bess Heath, Alice Capsey, Kirstie Gordon