IN-W vs AU-W, ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2021-22, Match No 16, Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates

The Indian Women and the Australian Women will feature in the 18th match of the tournament on the 19th Match at 06:30 am. The IN-W vs AU-W match will take place at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Australians are on a joy ride as they have never tasted defeat in the tournament winning back-to-back games. The six-time champions defeated their arch-rivals England in the first match by 12 runs. Then they defeated Pakistan Women by 7 wickets with over 15 overs left in the game. It was continued by a merciless victory against the tournament hosts, New Zealand whom they defeated by 141 runs, and West Indies, who surrendered to Australia’s fierce bowling attack 

On the other hand, India is coming from a vulnerable position. They played four times in the tournament losing and winning two each. They are currently in the fourth position on the table with four points. Their last match ended in a humiliating defeat against the defending champions England. The English bowled out the Indians for 134 runs aided by Charlie Dean’s four for 23. In the chase, the English won the game by four wickets with more than 18 overs left in the game. 

Australia will be looking forward to continuing their merry ride and clinching an early spot in the finals. Meanwhile, India will be aiming to grab a victory and safeguard a position. 

Match Details

• Date: 19 March 2022

• Time: 06:30 a.m. IST 

• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

• Where to watch: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar 

Pitch Report

It is widely known that Eden Park has been a batting-friendly pitch since its inception. It is hard for the pacers and spinners alike to bowl on this wicket. Batters should try to make the most out of this pitch during IN-W vs AU-W contest. Batting first is the better option after winning the toss.

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Weather Forecast

The temperature at the start of the game is 21 degrees celsius which might drop to eighteen as the day turns into the night throughout IN-W vs AU-W game. However, eighty percent of the precipitation is a concern and a wash-out is expected at the venue. 

IN-W vs AU-W: Dream 11 Top Picks 

Ellyse Perry has scored 1178 runs in the tournament in four matches including a half-century at an average of 59.00. At an economy rate of 4.13, she has also picked up five wickets at the best bowling figure of 3/22. 

The highest run-getter for the Women In Blue in the tournament, Smriti Mandhana has scored 214 runs at an average of 54 and a strike rate of around 79.08 in four matches. Her best score in the tournament was a century of 123 runs against the West Indies. 

Rachel Haynes has scored 277 runs in the tournament in three matches at a strike rate of 91.11 and an average of 92.33. Rachel has been consistent with the bat giving all-round consistency to the Australian side. She blasted a 108 against English. 

Harmanpreet Kaur will be revisiting one of her best performances:2017 ICC Women’s World Cup Semi-Final against the Australians. She has scored 199 runs from four innings at an average of 49.75. Her highest score in this edition of the World Cup came up against West Indies, 109 runs  

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For IN-W vs AU-W

Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy

Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Rachel Haynes, Meg Lanning, and Smriti Mandhana

All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Sneha Rana, and Deepthi Sharma

Bowlers: Alana King, Pooja Vastrakar, and Jess Jonassen 

IN-W vs AU-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for today’s match 

Captain – Ellyse Perry

Vice-Captain – Smriti Mandhana

Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For IN-W vs AU-W

Wicket-Keeper – Richa Ghosh and Alyssa Healy 

Batters – Harmanpreet Kaur, Rachel Haynes, Yastika Bhatia, Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney

All-rounders – Tahlia McGrath 

Bowlers – Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Megan Schutt, and Jhulan Goswami

IN-W vs AU-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for today‘s match 

Captain – Rachel Haynes

Vice-Captain – Harmanpreet Kaur

Probable XI for IN-W vs AU-W

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Mithali Raj (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Sneha Rana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Jhulan Goswami, Meghna Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (wk), Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning (c), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt

Who will Win- Match Prediction

Looking at the current form and team combination, Australia is too strong of a team in the competition. Having not known the taste of defeat they will look to keep that going on. However, India has a squad loaded with potential so they will aim to notch a victory  

Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.