The statistics favour India, who maintain a commanding 4-1 advantage over the West Indies in ODIs since 2017.
The primary concern for India remains the fitness status of their regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who was sidelined from the previous two T20Is due to knee discomfort.
In Harmanpreet’s absence, Smriti Mandhana took charge and demonstrated exceptional leadership, achieving three consecutive half-centuries in the T20I series.
The left-handed opener’s recent ODI performance has been remarkable, accumulating 599 runs at an average of 60 with a strike rate of 98 in her previous 10 matches.
The Indian batting lineup extends beyond these two experienced cricketers.
Jemimah Rodrigues appears to be regaining her scoring touch, whilst Richa Ghosh demonstrated her attacking prowess with a quick-scoring fifty in the final T20I.
The batting order receives additional reinforcement with Tejal Hasabnis and Harleen Deol strengthening the middle order.
The Indian bowling contingent, featuring both newcomers and veterans, could prove effective at the newly-built Kotambi Stadium, which hosts its inaugural international fixture.
The bowling unit, led by Deepti Sharma with 15 wickets in her recent 10 matches, alongside Renuka Singh and Saima Thakor, possesses the capability to challenge West Indies on this unfamiliar surface.
