The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has begun in the UAE and the Indian Women’s Cricket Team is determined to have their hands on the title. Building on their best finish in 2020, where the women in blue reached the final, India’s women are poised to make a stronger push for the title this time.
India’s T20 WC 2020 Campaign
India’s 2020 campaign saw them dominate the group stages with wins against Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, topping Group A. Their semi-final against England was washed out and India advanced to the final based on a superior group-stage record. Unfortunately, India suffered a heavy 85-run defeat at the hands of Australia at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
New Stars Were Born
Key contributors to India’s 2020 campaign were Poonam Yadav, who took 10 wickets and teenage sensation, Shafali Verma, who scored 171 runs at just 16 years of age. Both players will play crucial roles again at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Poonam was named in the ICC T20 World Cup Team Of The TournamentI, and Shafali’s explosive batting earned her the recognition she deserved.
Skipper Stands Tall
Harmanpreet Kaur, India’s skipper in 2020, returns to lead a squad featuring nine players from the previous tournament, bringing experience and hunger to their 2024 campaign. The blend of seasoned stars and young talent makes India a formidable force.
Strong Competition In 2024
With fierce competition from powerhouses like Australia, England and South Africa, India will need to channel their 2020 heartbreak to fuel their ambition. Fans’ expectations are sky-high and India will be under pressure to finally deliver the long-awaited ICC title.
Will 2024 be the year India’s women make history? Stay tuned and support the team as they aim for glory!
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Nitya Sutrave
