India Women vs England Women 2019, 1st ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Three ODI games will be played between India Women and England Women starting from Friday in Mumbai. The 50-over games will be followed by three T20I matches between the same teams at the beginning of March. Even though they might have lost the series against New Zealand Women, beating India in the subcontinent will be a daunting task for the visitors.

Despite having the momentum on their side with four wins in the last five games, it will be a challenge for England adapting to the Indian conditions. They will need to play spin extremely well and adjust to the pitches soon if they are to find success in these testing conditions. The hosts will head into the series as the favourites but one cannot take the English women lightly. Missing out Harmanpreet Kaur due to an ankle injury will be a big blow for the Indians.

Match Details:

The first game of the 3-match ODI series between India Women and England Women will be hosted by the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The match starts at 9:00 PM local time (IST) (3:30 AM GMT).

The game will be live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD in India. (Live streaming in Hotstar)

Last five completed ODI matches:

India Women: L, W, W, L, W.

England Women: L, W, W, W, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is a decent batting track. The spinners will find some assistance off the pitch.

Average first innings total: 237.5 (Two Women’s ODIs in 2012)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1

Probable Playing XI:

India Women:

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Mithali Raj (C), Harleen Deol, Mona Meshram, Taniya Bhatia (WK), Poonam Yadav, Jhulan Goswami, Mansi Joshi/Shikha Pandey, Ekta Bisht.

Bench – Punam Raut, R Kalpana, Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

England Women:

Tammy Beaumont, Amy Ellen Jones, Sarah Taylor (WK), Heather Knight (C), Natalie Sciver, Danielle Wyatt, Georgia Elwiss, Katherine Brunt, Anya Shrubsole, Sophie Ecclestone, Alex Hartley.

Bench – Kate Cross, Sophia Dunkley Brown, Laura Marsh, Lauren Winfield.

Team News:

Harmanpreet Kaur has been ruled out of the series due to an ankle injury. Harleen Deol, who played the practice match against a full-strength England squad, replaced her.

Power Picks:

Smriti Mandhana scored 377 runs in seven innings with four fifties against England in ODI cricket.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Smriti Mandhana is a must as captain or vice-captain

Captain options – Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver

Vice-captain options – Sarah Taylor, Mithali Raj, Poonam Yadav, Anya Shrubsole

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sarah Taylor (VC)

Batters – Smriti Mandhana (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight

All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver

Bowlers – Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav, Alex Hartley.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Taniya Bhatia

Batters – Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana (VC), Amy Jones, Heather Knight (C)

All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver

Bowlers – Poonam Yadav, Sophie Ecclestone, Anya Shrubsole.

Expert Advice:

In batters category:

Best – Mandhana, Rodrigues, Knight

Safe – Beaumont, Mithali

Risky – Amy Jones, Wyatt

Probable Winners:

India Women are predicted to win the game.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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