India has announced its squad for the Women’s T20 World Championship 2024, with H. Kaur leading the team and S. Mandhana as the vice-captain. The 15-member squad is a blend of experienced batters, versatile all-rounders, and a strong pace attack. The tournament kicks off on October 3, with India placed in a challenging Group A alongside formidable opponents like Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. The team aims to go beyond their previous semi-final finish and clinch their first title on home soil. Despite reaching the final three times, India has not won the Women’s Cricket World Championship yet. 

India Women’s T20 World Championship Squad 2024

India has announced a formidable squad for the Women’s T20 World Championship 2024, featuring a mix of strong batters, versatile all-rounders, and skilled bowlers. D. Hemalatha joins S. Mandhana and S. Verma to strengthen the top order, while J. Rodrigues, D. Sharma, and R. Ghosh add depth to the batting lineup. The squad is led by H. Kaur, with S. Mandhana serving as the vice-captain.

The squad also features a strong bowling attack, with P. Vastrakar, A. Reddy, and R. Singh leading the pace unit. The spin department, including A. Sobhana and R. Yadav, offers a variety of options. Y. Bhatia and S. Patil are included, depending on their fitness. The reserves include Uma Chetry, Tanuja Kanwer, and Saima Thakur.

Tournament Format and Groups

The Women’s T20 World Championship 2024 features 23 matches with teams divided into two groups of five. Group A includes defending champions Australia, alongside India, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka. Group B comprises Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies, and Scotland. Each team will play four group-stage matches, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the semi-finals. Then 2 teams will play the final. The competition will be intense as teams vie for a spot in the knockout stages and ultimately, the championship.

India’s Fixtures for the Women’s T20 World Championship 2024

Here are the key fixtures for Team India in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Championship 2024:

India vs New Zealand

Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2024

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Time: 7:30 PM (Local)

India vs Pakistan

Date: Sun, Oct 6, 2024

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Time: 3:30 PM (Local)

India vs Sri Lanka

Date: Wed, Oct 9, 2024

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Time: 7:30 PM (Local)

India vs Australia

Date: Sun, Oct 13, 2024

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Time: 7:30 PM (Local)

Women’s T20 Cricket Championship Winning History

Australia is the most dominant team, winning the Women’s T20 Cricket Championship 6 times (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023).

England won the inaugural championship in 2009 and has reached the final 4 times.

West Indies claimed their first and only title in 2016, defeating the dominant Australian team.

India reached the final in 2020 but has yet to win the championship.

These records highlight Australia’s consistent dominance in the Women’s T20 Championship.

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