Time: 12 Mar, 6.30 AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton
Pitch Report
After two games, the average first and second innings scores at Hamilton are 304 and 229 respectively. The team defending a score has won both matches since the start of the tournament.
Teams
Probable XI for West Indies: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Kycia Knight, Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chedean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman
Probable XI for India: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Mithali Raj (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Pooja Vastrakar, Jhulan Goswami, Meghna Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad
Fantasy Tips
We have opted for a fantasy cricket team based on the recent performances, overall impact, and credit points.
Power Players
West Indies will know the importance of getting rid of Mithali Raj. The Indian skipper has scored the most runs (696) at 46.40 against them. She also got 31 in a losing cause against New Zealand.
India will pin their hopes on Jhulan Goswami for early breakthroughs. She is now the joint-highest wicket-taker (39) in the World Cup. The premier seamer has bagged 19 wickets against West Indies in 18 appearances.
Although India lost to New Zealand, Pooja Vastrakar impressed one and all by snaring 4 wickets at an impressive economy of 3.40. Going by her recent performances, death bowling for India seems to be in safe hands.
Hayley Mathews contributes significantly with both bat and ball. She kicked off the tournament with a match-winning 119 against New Zealand and then followed it up with a handy 45 against England. The marquee cricketer has also made an impact with the ball, taking 4 wickets. Given her all-round ability, she would be an ideal captain in fantasy cricket.
Smart Picks
Smriti Mandhana averages 59 against West Indies, including the highest score of 106*. Earlier in the tournament, she scored a vital half-century against Pakistan.
Stafanie Taylor might have gotten out for a duck in her last game, but she averages 80.75 against India in 5 innings.
Although India lost to New Zealand, Pooja Vastrakar impressed one and all by snaring 4 wickets at an impressive economy of 3.40. Going by her recent performances, death bowling for India seems to be in safe hands.
Anisa Mohammad has taken 4 wickets in this edition so far, and also broke New Zealand’s momentum by dismissing two important batters. Against India, she has scalped 14 wickets in 5 matches.
Shemaine Campbelle keeps wickets and bats in the middle order. She top-scored (66) against England to set up an important win for West Indies. Her dual role can make a difference in fantasy leagues.
Harmanpreet Kaur hasn’t been consistent with the bat lately, but an innings of 71 off 63 in the last match against New Zealand will boost her confidence to achieve bigger results going forward.
Deandra Dottin opens the batting and is also capable of rolling her arm over, in search of a wicket or two, during a crisis.
Match Preview
India have a clear edge over West Indies after having beaten them on 20 occasions out of 25. As far as the World Cup is concerned, West Indies have never beaten India in six attempts. That said, West Indies have won both their games in this tournament and will be high on confidence. Meanwhile, India will be keen on bouncing back from their heavy defeat to New Zealand.
Fantasy Tip of the Day
If there’s one pro tip we can give you for making a good fantasy cricket team, that’d be choosing captains and vice captains with utter focus since it can make or break your game, quite literally. Since captains and VCs in an online fantasy cricket match can help you get 2X and 1.5X scores, you better know the nitty gritties of fantasy cricket gaming and the nuances of it.