Preview

Bar-W vs Ind-W: Group A is in a pretty interesting position. Australia are likely through while Pakistan are out, but India and Barbados are both in with a fair shot. A win here carries the winning team to the top four. India narrowly missed out on a top four spot when the West Indies snuck through a few months ago, and they will be hoping a repeat doesn’t happen this time around. Both teams are full of talent but Barbados can be an unpredictable side. The game is likely to be the last international match for Deandre Dottin, who has announced her retirement for the West Indies.

Bar-W vs Ind-W Head to Head

Played-0 | India- 0 | Barbados- 0

Match Details

Match: Bar-W vs Ind-W

Date: 3rd August 2022

Time: 10:30 PM IST

Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham

Weather Report

The weather at Birmingham is clear with a few clouds during the Bar-W vs Ind-W game.

Pitch Report

The track is flat and expected to be full of runs. Batting second is a better option.

Bar-W vs Ind-W Predicted Playing XI

Bar-W Playing XI

Hayley Matthews(c), Deandre Dottin, Alisa Scantlebury, Kycia Knight(wk), Keila Elliot, Shanika Bruce, Trishan Holder, Aaliyah Williams, Tiffany Thorpe, Shakera Salmon, Shaunte Carrington

Ind-W Playing XI

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodriguez, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Yastika Bhatia, Harleen Deol, Taniya Bhatia(wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Pooja Vastrakar

Key Players

Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana was at her explosive best against Pakistan. India while chasing are always a little nervous, but she helped get rid of any nerves when she came out blazing. Against Barbados, she will have a bigger role to play as the start she provides will determine their entry into the next round of the Commonwealth Games.

Hayley Matthews

Hayley Matthews is another one of the pillars in the West Indies team. Playing for Barbados, her role at the top is even more important. Her ability to bat steadily makes her the perfect foil to Deandre Dottin, who is aggressive. If Matthews can bat through the innings, India will be in a lot of trouble, giving Barbados a strong shot at moving to the next round.

Bar-W vs Ind-W Match Tips

Both teams are pretty strong while Barbados can be pretty unpredictable. Given India’s inconsistency and struggles in big tournaments, Barbados may be ahead coming into the contest.

Match Prediction: Bar-W Will Win