India Women head into this warm-up clash as clear favourites. They have won 15 of their 24 T20Is against West Indies and hold the edge in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup meetings too. That said, India’s recent form is not perfect; they lost a three-match T20I series against England Women 2-1.
West Indies enter with more confidence. Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin are both in form and West Indies have shown they can be dangerous on their day.
For India, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur are the pillars, and Deepti Sharma adds balance with bat and ball. Both sides will use this match to finalize their combinations ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on June 12 in England and Wales.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies Women vs India Women, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026, 5th Match |
| Date | Monday, 8 June 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM local / 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, Wales |
| Series | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches 2026. This is the final warm-up for India before they face West Indies and then England in the tournament itself. |
| Broadcast | JioStar (India), ICC.tv and ICC YouTube (global, free) |
Dream11 Team For WI-W vs IND-W Match 5
Top Picks For WI-W vs IND-W Match 5
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Mandhana | IND-W | Batter | Captain pick. Smriti Mandhana is India’s most consistent batter in T20Is. She scores quickly at the top and is the go-to captain choice in this format. |
| H Matthews | WI-W | All-Rounder | Vice-Captain pick. Hayley Matthews is West Indies’ best player. She smashed an unbeaten 85 off 47 balls against India in December 2024, and also bowls right-arm off-spin. Genuine two-way threat. |
| D Dottin | WI-W | All-Rounder | Deandra Dottin hits hard from the start. She scored 52 off 28 balls against India in the December 2024 T20I. She also chips in with wickets. |
| D Sharma | IND-W | All-Rounder | Deepti Sharma is India’s most reliable all-rounder. She bowls off-spin and bats in the middle order. She has been India’s best performer in tough conditions and adds balance to any Dream11 side. |
| S Campbelle | WI-W | Wicket-Keeper | Shemaine Campbelle is a steady wicket-keeper batter for West Indies. She contributes runs in the middle order and earns WK bonus points. |
| N Sharma | IND-W | Bowler | Nandani Sharma is a genuine wicket-taker in the middle overs. She brings variations and has been picked in India’s World Cup squad for a reason. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. |
| Pitch Type | Balanced. The surface gives pacers early movement with the new ball, especially in overcast conditions. In the middle overs, the pitch slows down and spinners find some assistance. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Between 150 and 170 in T20Is at this ground. Teams need to assess conditions early and adjust. |
| Batting vs Bowling | In T20Is at Sophia Gardens, chasing teams have won around 7 out of 10 matches. Defending a total is harder here. |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace gets early wickets in the powerplay. Spin is effective through the middle overs. Death bowlers who use cutters do well here. |
| Toss Factor | Chasing is the better option at this ground. Captains winning the toss are likely to bowl first. |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 15–17°C. Cool afternoon in Cardiff. |
| Sky | Partly cloudy. Cloud cover will help the seamers early in both innings. |
| Rain Chance | Around 15%. A full game is very likely. No major disruption expected. |
| Humidity | Moderate. No significant dew factor in an afternoon match. |
| Overall | Good conditions for a competitive match. Fast bowlers will enjoy the morning conditions. Batters who get in should be able to score freely through the middle. |
WI-W vs IND-W Toss Prediction
The toss winner is likely to bowl first. Sophia Gardens has a strong chasing record in T20Is. The cloudy Cardiff afternoon also helps the pacers, so batting first comes with added risk.
If Hayley Matthews (West Indies) wins the toss, she will bowl first. The plan is to use Dottin and Henry to take early wickets. Then Matthews and Afy Fletcher can tie down India’s middle order. West Indies will chase down any total under 170 with confidence, given their batting firepower.
If Harmanpreet Kaur (India) wins the toss, she too will likely bowl first. Renuka Singh and Arundhati Reddy can exploit the seaming conditions early. Deepti Sharma and Shreyanka Patil can throttle West Indies in the middle. India then back their top three Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues to chase any total with ease.
Injury Updates
West Indies Women:
No major injury concerns reported ahead of this warm-up match. Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, and Chinelle Henry are all available and are likely to be part of the playing XI. The full squad of 15 including Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Ashmini Munisar, and Karishma Ramharack — is fit and available for selection.
India Women:
No significant injury news from the India camp before this fixture. Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma are all expected to play. India’s 15-member squad also includes Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia, Shreyanka Patil, Nandani Sharma, Renuka Singh, and Arundhati Reddy, all of whom are available. India may rotate some players during the warm-up to test their bench strength.
