India Women are set to face the West Indies Women for the third ODI of their series on December 27, 2024, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. With the first two ODIs under their belt, India has already secured the series victory, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. The Women in Blue, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, now aim for a clean sweep, hoping to capitalize on their current momentum and finish the year on a high note.
The match will kick off at 9:30 PM IST and is being broadcast live on the Sports18 network and streamed on the JioCinema app. Following two dominant performances over the course of the series, the Indian squad looks to test their bench strength as they prepare for future tournaments.
During the second ODI, India demonstrated their batting prowess, posting their joint-highest total of 358. Key performances came from Harleen Deol, who smashed her maiden ODI century, and Smriti Mandhana, who chipped in with impactful runs. The victory came with significant margins; the West Indies were all out for 243 runs, leading to a 115-run win for the visitors.
Despite the series outcome already decided, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews and her team will enter the final ODI with the intention of finishing the series with pride. It’s their opportunity to regroup and show resilience against the determined Indian side.
Entering the match, India’s squad features strong players including Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Jemimah Rodrigues, alongside seasoned bowlers like Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh Thakur. Renuka has been particularly impressive, recently becoming the third Indian woman cricketer to take a wicket on the first ball of the innings.
West Indies are also coming off some notable performances. Shifting the focus to their roster, the likes of Shemaine Campbelle and Deandra Dottin hold the key to putting up resistance against India's bowling attack. Campbelle has been marked for her aggressive batting style, and her partnerships with Chinelle Henry will be integral if West Indies want to secure some momentum.
For the match, West Indies captain Matthews faced India’s formidable bowling line-up which claimed victory by significant margins previously. The team’s formidable task is to regroup and confront the challenge aggressively.
Also notable is the backdrop of this match; the Indian team is donning black armbands to pay tribute to the late Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, highlighting the somber note under which they play.
With all broadcasting channels set and coverage alive from Kotambi, the contest looks promising as fans anticipate how the teams will fare today. Will India finish on high at home, or will West Indies upset the apple cart and leave on a triumphant note? The stage is set, and excitement is high as players gear up for this final clash.
The series has highlighted budding talents across both teams with young players standing out on the international stage. Harleen Deol’s recovery and her impact after knee surgery is one of the remarkable stories to follow, alongside the West Indies’ quest for redemption.
The match offers opportunities to observe upcoming stars and seasoned players alike — every ball bowled and every run scored can impact future cricket matches and the development of women’s cricket on global platforms.
For the latest from the third ODI, remain tuned to live updates as India Women strive to seal their glory against West Indies. Each delivery leads us closer to the end of this intriguing series.
