West Indies vs India ODI: Toss and Teams

The highly anticipated third ODI between West Indies and India is underway in Vadodara. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss and elected to bat first, seeking to break their losing streak in the series.

Match Context: World Cup Qualification on the Line

This match holds immense significance for both teams. For the West Indies, a victory is crucial for their World Cup qualification hopes as they battle for that final spot in the tournament.

India, on the other hand, are looking to regain momentum following a disappointing 3-0 series defeat against Australia earlier this month.

Pitch Conditions and Team Changes

The pitch in Vadodara is damp with early morning moisture, potentially providing some assistance to the bowlers. West Indies made two changes to their lineup:

• Batting allrounder Mandy Mangru returns to the middle order after playing her last ODI in February 2022.
• Offspinner Ashmini Munisar makes her second ODI appearance, having debuted against Ireland in June 2023.

Needing a boost in spin bowling, India handed an ODI debut to left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar, replacing wicketless seamer Saima Thakor.

Teams

India

Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Renuka Singh

West Indies

Hayley Matthews (capt), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack

Stay tuned for live updates and commentary throughout the match!