IND Women vs WI Women 2024/25, India Women vs West Indies Women 3rd ODI, Vadodara Match Report, December 27, 2024

Hayley Matthews called correctly as West Indies opted to bat for the first time in the series, after conceding 314 and 358 in the first two ODIs. However, they’ll have to set a target here in tougher conditions, with plenty of early morning moisture and a slightly damp surface to contend with due to the early start in foggy Vadodara.

This meant allrounder Nerissa Crafton and top-order bat Rashada Williams had to make way.

The game is massive from a World Cup qualification standpoint for the West Indies as they tussle to seal that last qualifying spot. India, meanwhile, are looking for continuity as they seek an up-turn in form and fortunes following a 3-0 series defeat in Australia earlier in the month.

India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Renuka Singh

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (capt), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack