In a cricket match, the toss plays a vital role as it helps in deciding how the teams will proceed in the game. The captain winning the toss has an advantage of deciding whether he wants his team to bat first or bowl first, according to the nature of the pitch, weather forecast and other relevant factors. 

Although, both teams have an equal probability of winning the toss. The toss also becomes crucial in a big cricketing event such as the final of a championship, where the team winning the toss, can decide how they want to proceed in the game. 

1st ODI: India Women vs West Indies Women Stake Toss prediction 

After the T20Is, India Women are set to host West Indies Women for a three-match ODI series that comes in the ICC Championship. The first ODI will be played at Reliance Stadium in Vadodara on December 22. Here’s the stake toss prediction for India Women vs West Indies 1st ODI. 

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Last Five Toss Result 

India Women

Tosses Won 

2

Tosses Lost

3

West Indies Women 

Tosses Won 

3

Tosses Lost

2

Squads

India Women: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Richa Ghosh (WK), Uma Chetry (WK), Tejal Hasabnis, Deepti Sharma, Minnu Mani, Priya Mishra, Tanuja Kanwer, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Renuka Singh Thakur

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyna, Shamilia Connell, Nerissa Crafton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher,  Shabika Gajnabi,Chinelle Henry Qiana Joseph , Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams (wk), Zaida James

2024-25 Big Bash League: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers Stake Toss prediction

The match number seven of the 2024-25 Big Bash League (BBL) will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers. The match will be played at Bellerive Oval in Hobart on December 21. Here’s the stake toss prediction for Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers BBL 2024-25. 

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Last Five Toss Result 

Hobart Hurricanes

Tosses Won 

3

Tosses Lost

2

Perth Scorchers

Tosses Won 

3

Tosses Lost

2

Squads

Hobart Hurricanes: Matthew Wade (wk), Mitchell Owen, Shai Hope, Ben McDermott, Nikhil Chaudhary, Tim David, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, Waqar Salamkheil, Caleb Jewell, Peter Hatzoglou, Marcus Bean

Perth Scorchers: Finn Allen, Keaton Jennings, Cooper Connolly, Matthew Hurst (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Jason Behrendorff, Lance Morris, Sam Fanning, Aaron Hardie, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Kelly, Bryce Jackson

Toss Prediction: FAQs

Q1: What is toss and its rule?

A toss is a crucial part of a cricket match that decides which team will come out to bat first and which team will take on the field. The toss should take place 15-30 minutes before the scheduled time for the start of the play. 

Q2: Can toss be fixed?

The toss cannot be fixed in a cricket match as it takes place in the presence of a match official, captains of both teams and a commentator/presenter. One of the captains is supposed to toss the coin and the other captain makes a call for Heads or Tails.

Q3: How does Cricket Toss Prediction work?

There are various factors that come in play while making toss predictions in a cricket match: . Head-to-Head between both teams. . Stats and Records of the ground where the match is being played.  . Records of both teams on that ground. . Recent form of key players from both the teams  . Past records of players against the opposite team.

Q4: Who spins the toss in cricket?

One of the two captains is supposed to spin the coin for a toss, while the other captain makes the call for heads or tails. Mostly, captain of the home team tosses the coin while the visiting captain gets the liberty to take a call. However, in neutral venues, the umpire and a match referee randomly decides who will spin the coin. 

Q5: Which coin is used for the toss?

Mostly, the coin of home team’s currency is used for toss. However, during big events like the Cricket World Cup, a special coin is used for the toss. 

Q6: What is match prediction?

match prediction is made by analysing past stats, recent form of both teams, pitch conditions and weather forecast. By analysing all these things, we get an idea of which team will be having an upper hand and what could be a winning total, looking at the pitch report.