The India women’s team will take on West Indies in their second match of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday, February 15. Before all the action begins, here’s what you need to know about the venue of the match – Newlands Stadium, Cape Town
Pitch Report: IND-W vs WI-W
The first innings average at this venue is 149. It comes down to 141 in the second innings. The deck at Newlands Stadium is generally good for spinners, and you get proper grip and turn to take advantage at this venue. Something similar is expected to happen in the T20 World Cup match between India and West Indies.
Will the toss matter?
Of the 29 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 9 matches and the team chasing has won 18 times. The ground favors the team bowling first, and if common sense prevails, the captain who wins the toss will choose to bowl first.
Newlands Stadium – The Numbers Game
Basic T20 Stats
- Total Matches: 29
- Matches won batting first: 9
- Matches won bowling first: 18
average t20 stats
- Average 1st innings score: 149
- Average second innings score: 141
Score statistics for T20 matches
- Highest total recorded: 193/5 (20 overs) by AUS vs SA
- Lowest total recorded: 96/10 (15.3 overs) by SA vs AUS
- Highest score chased: 192/1 (17.4 overs) by England vs SA
- Lowest Score Defended: 119/3 (20 overs) by SAW vs WIW
full squad
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), reminiscenceShafali Verma, Rajeshwari Gaikwad, Shikha Pandey, Yastika Bhatia, Richa Ghosh, jemima rodriguesHarleen Deol, Deepti SharmaDevika Vaidya, Radha Yadav, Renuka Thakur, Anjali Sarwani, Pooja Vastrakar,
West Indies: Hayley Mathews (c), Rashda Williams (wk), Shamaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Shabika Ghajnabi, Chinelle Henry, Chadian Nation, Jada James, Afi Fletcher, Shamilia Connell, Shakira Selman, Aaliyah Alleyne, Karishma Ramhark, Trishan Holder Jenaba Joseph