The Women’s Team will be a part of the 2024 T20 World Cup from October 3rd. BCCI announced the squad recently. The tournament will happen in the UAE. On that note, here, we take a look at India’s strongest playing XI for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup. Before that, here is a look at the squad:
Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil and Sajana Sajeevan.
Openers for India in 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma
It will be a solid opening combination for Team India. As usual, the duo will shoulder the responsibility to have a good batting show for India. It will be a challenge for Smriti to do well against spin as the pitches in UAE could offer more assistance to the spinners.
Middle-Order: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh (WK)
Harmanpreet has been trusted as the skipper and it is high-time that she steps up. While she is capable of game-changing knocks, she must show more consistency. Jemimah offers solidity to this middle-order while Richa will be the finisher.
All-Rounders for India in 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup: Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav and Pooja Vastrakar
India’s strength lies in this department. Deepti Sharma’s batting form is a blessing for the side. Radha Yadav and Pooja’s major responsibility will be with the ball. Pooja must look to offer more with her power-hitting.
Bowlers: Shreyanka Patil, RS Thakur and Asha Shobana
The RCB trio is likely to be the bowling attack for Team India. If Shreyanka is not fit, Sajana is sure to get a spot in the XI. Asha Shobana must bring in her domestic experience to do well in the UAE. Renuka will need to come up with a good display in the powerplay. Hence, it is key for her to do well in the UAE.
