India Women vs Australia Women 1st T20I - When and where to watch, live streaming in HD, on OTT, venue and more

The India Women's team continues its home series against Australia with a three-match T20I series commencing on January 5, 2024. This follows their historic first-ever Test win over Australia but was followed by a 3-0 loss in the ODI series.

Australia, ranked as the No. 1 T20I side in women's cricket, comes into the series with a notable record of 23 wins in the 31 matches played against India. The teams previously clashed in the semi-finals of the 2023 T20 World Cup, where Australia secured a 5-run victory, ultimately claiming their sixth T20 championship title.

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IND-W vs AUS-W Probable Playing XIs:

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatiya, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonasson, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham

IN-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction:

Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy

Batters: Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana, Phoebe Litchfield, Jemimah Rodrigues

All-rounders: Deepti Sharma (VC), Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Pooja Vastrakar

Bowlers: Georgia Wareham, Richa Singh Thakur

Dr DY Patil Sports Stadium Pitch Report:

The anticipated conditions at the Navi Mumbai Stadium suggest a well-balanced playing field, offering opportunities for both bowlers and batters. While the pitch may initially favour a slower pace, it is likely to improve as the match unfolds. Captains winning the toss are inclined to opt for fielding at this venue.

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Squads:

India Women squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Kanika Ahuja, Yastika Bhatia (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Saika Ishaque, Mannat Kashyap, Amanjot Kaur, Minnu Mani, Shreyanka Patil, Jemimah Rodrigues, Titas Sadhu, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Shafali Verma 

Australia Women squad: Alyssa Healy (C, WK), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Darcie Brown, Heather Graham, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham.