India vs Australia, 1st Women's T20I Live Score Updates

IND W vs AUS W, 1st T20I, Live Updates: India women's cricket team won the toss and opted to bowl against Australia in the first T20I of the three match series on Friday in Navi Mumbai. For the Harmanpreet Kaur led Indian side, plenty will be at stake after a 0 3 hammering against Australia in the recently concluded ODI series, having earlier lost a three match T20I series to England.

The historic wins in the one off Test each against England and Australia notwithstanding, Harmanpreet's side has a lot of ground to cover in white ball cricket to improve its dismal record against Australia. ( Live Scorecard ) India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Thakur Singh, Titas Sadhu.

Australia: Alyssa Healy (capt & wk), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Elysse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown. Shreyanka Patil is in for a chat. She says it is a special feeling to represent India and she has been dreaming of this moment since she was a kid.

Shares that she rates herself as a strike bowler and she has a clear mindset of attacking the stumps. Further adds that she has trusted her processes and stuck to the plans. Feels that her execution was decent in the ODI series. States that Harmanpreet Kaur has given her freedom and she is enjoying it.

PITCH REPORT Anjum Chopra is near the deck. She starts by informing that the straight boundaries are longer than the square ones. States that temperatures have gone down in Mumbai and feels that there will be a bit of dew. Mentions that both sides have quality pacers and spinners but reckons that the focus will be on the batters in this game.

The skipper of Australia Women, Alyssa Healy says that they are not too fussed but would have probably looked to bowl first as well. Mentions that they have a strong batting unit and they will look to put runs on the board. Shares that they have a lot of experience in their group and they know what to do in these conditions.

Informs that Alana King and Kim Garth miss out from the team that played in the third ODI and Darcie Brown comes in as does Grace Harris. The captain of India Women, Harmanpreet Kaur says that they will bowl first. Adds that they are going with 4 seamers and 2 spinners. Tells that they want to take this opportunity to try a few things in this series.

Informs there are no debutants and they want to go with the same intent. Says the previous game did not go in their favour but Australia played some brilliant cricket and the only thing they can do is remain positive. Australia Women (Playing XI) Alyssa Healy (C/WK), Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Grace Harris, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.

India Women (Playing XI) Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh (WK), Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, Titas Sadhu. TOSS The flip of the coin lands in the favour of Harmanpreet Kaur and India Women have opted to BOWL first.

Australia Women, currently perched at the top spot on the T20I Women's rankings, are a force to reckon with, which was on display during the ODI series. Despite a recent 2 1 series win against the West Indies, their T20I form was dealt a blow in the series against England, where they suffered a 2 1 defeat.

That said, they have the upper hand over the hosts in this format and are the favourites to clinch the series. Will Australia continue their winning run and take the lead in the series? Let's find out. Toss and team news coming up shortly... After a challenging ODI series where India Women faced a clean sweep at the hands of Australia Women, losing 3 0 in all aspects of the game, the T20I format offers a chance for redemption.

Currently positioned at the 3rd spot on the T20I rankings, India Women aim to bounce back and showcase their prowess in the shortest format of the game. In their previous T20I series, they suffered a defeat with a 1 2 scoreline at home against England. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. will have to step up in all three departments if they are to get the better of this formidable Australian unit.

Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of the first T20I between India Women and Australia Women, set to unfold at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. As India Women seek redemption and Australian Women aim to assert their dominance, cricket enthusiasts can anticipate an exciting battle between bat and ball throughout this three match T20I series.

... MATCH DAY ... The stage is set for a thrilling T20 International showdown between India Women and Australia Women at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After the contrasting results in the Test and ODI formats, both teams will be eager to make their mark in the fast paced T20 format. India, having secured a victory in the one off Test, faced a setback with a 3 0 whitewash in the ODIs.

India Women were close to winning the second ODI but had a dramatic collapse in the end. However, T20Is bring a different dynamic to the game, and the home team will be looking to bounce back. India would be keen to get a good initiation with bat from the dynamic Smriti Mandhana and will highly bank on the in form and consistent middle order sensations Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh who will be crucial for India's batting line up.

Harmanpreet Kaur, the skipper, would look to contribute more with the bat after a dull series. Their ability to set the tone at the top of the order can play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the match. India's bowling artillery includes the likes of Renuka Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque and Shreyanka Patil.

On the other hand, Australia will be riding high on confidence after their dominant performance in the ODIs. The young and in form Phoebe Litchfield, who showcased her brilliance with a century in the final ODI, will be their key player to watch out for. Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy will be their key batters.

The Australian bowling attack will rely on the responsible shoulders of skillful spinner Alana King, along with Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Darcie Brown, and Megan Schutt who add depth and variety, posing a challenge for the Indian batters. As the cricketing giants collide in the T20 format, fans can expect a high voltage contest filled with excitement, intense rivalries, and moments of individual brilliance.

Strap in and get ready for nail biting contests between these women's cricket heavyweights!.