Win Projections to be updated soon
As the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicks off in Dubai, all eyes are on the Indian women’s cricket team as they prepare to launch their campaign against former finalists New Zealand on October 4. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, the team aims to break their semi-final jinx and secure their first global title.
A Look Back at India’s T20 World Cup History
India has made significant strides in the Women’s T20 World Cup since its inception. The team hosted the tournament in 2016 and made it to the finals in 2020, where they faced Australia but fell short by 85 runs. Last year, they again reached the semi-finals but were defeated by Australia, marking a pattern of near misses that they hope to overcome this time around.
Key Statistics:
- Matches Played: 36
- Matches Won: 20
- Matches Lost: 16
- Win/Loss Ratio: 1.25
These statistics reflect a competitive spirit, but the quest for a championship title continues.
Record Holders: India’s Top Performers
Most Runs Scored:
- Mithali Raj – 726 runs
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 576 runs
- Smriti Mandhana – 449 runs
- Punam Raut – 375 runs
- Jemimah Rodrigues – 339 runs
Highest Individual Scores:
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 103 runs off 51 balls
- Smriti Mandhana: 87 runs off 56 balls
- Smriti Mandhana: 83 runs off 55 balls
- Harmanpreet Kaur: 77 runs off 59 balls
- Sulakshana Naik: 59 runs off 54 balls
Most Wickets Taken:
- Poonam Yadav – 28 wickets
- Radha Yadav – 17 wickets
- Deepti Sharma – 15 wickets
Most Catches Taken:
- Harmanpreet Kaur – 14 catches
- V Krishnamurthy – 10 catches
These records highlight the depth of talent within the Indian squad, showcasing players who have consistently performed on the world stage.
Current Team Dynamics and Expectations
With a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, India enters this tournament with a strong spin-heavy bowling lineup that includes Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav. The team has been focusing on fitness and psychological readiness, as emphasized by coach Amol Muzumdar and captain Harmanpreet Kaur.
Kaur expressed optimism about their chances, stating, “We’ve tried to tick all the boxes before going into the tournament.” The team has also been working on improving their fielding standards after a disappointing performance in recent tournaments.
Key Players to Watch
1. Smriti Mandhana
2. Harmanpreet Kaur
3. Shafali Verma
4. Deepti Sharma
5. Radha Yadav
The Road to Glory
As India prepares for their opening match against New Zealand, they will look to build momentum from their warm-up matches, where they showcased their potential by defeating South Africa convincingly. The combination of experience and youth within the squad provides a promising outlook for their campaign.
The Indian women’s team is determined to emulate the success of their male counterparts who recently claimed victory in the T20 World Cup, drawing inspiration from their journey. Jemimah Rodrigues remarked on this motivation, stating that winning would be “something special for India Women.”
Team India’s Schedule at ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| October 4 | India vs New Zealand | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| October 6 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| October 9 | India vs Sri Lanka | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| October 13 | India vs Australia | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| October 17 | Semi-final 1 (Subject to Qualification) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| October 18 | Semi-final 2 (Subject to Qualification) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| October 20 | Final (Subject to Qualification) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
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