Women's T20 World Cup 2023

Women’s 20-20 World Cup 2023: India’s Predicted Playing XI vs West Indies

India came up with a thrilling win against Pakistan in their World Cup opener on Saturday. With confidence high, the team would be looking to get one over West Indies and put forth a good chance for a semifinal berth.

India will get into the match with a formidable line-up that has a good mix of youth and experience. With the likes of Mandhana, Verma, and Kaur, India has a strong top order, while the middle order has versatile all-rounders like Deol and Ghosh who can provide stability and firepower. The bowling line-up, led by experienced spinners like Gaikwad and Yadav, is well-equipped to take on any opposition. All in all, India has a well-balanced team that can give tough competition to any team in the T20 World Cup.

Let’s look at India’s predicted XI vs West Indies in the 20-20 World Cup 2022.

Top order

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues

Smriti Mandhana who became the most expensive player at the Women’s T20 League auction would be making her comeback to the team after being out due to injury in the first. The 19-year-old prodigy Shalafi Verma would be the other opener to take the challenge to West Indies.

Jemimah Rodrigues made a match-winning half-century against Pakistan and would be eyeing another chance to take the team across the finish line when India face West Indies next.