India are likely to be bolstered by the return of star bowling allrounder Pooja Vastrakar. Vastrakar was absent from the playing XI in the last two games due to a niggle but was seen bowling in the net sessions in the lead-up to the clash against Australia.
India are playing a game in Sharjah for the first time since October 29, 2000. Therefore, it will be a challenge for India to acclimatise to the conditions. On the other hand, Australia have already played two games in Sharjah.
India will have to beat Australia by 61 or more runs to dethrone them from the top spot in Group A. If India beat Australia by that margin then Australia will slip down to the second position and India will reach the top.
India have received a boost ahead of their clash against Australia in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup as two of Australia's squad members have got injured. There is no clarity on Tayla Vlaeminck and Alyssa Healy's participation in the game against India.
India are second on the points table with a net run rate (NRR) of 0.576 whereas Australia are sitting comfortably at the top of Group A with a net run rate of 2.786.
The defending champions Australia registered a huge nine-wicket win over Pakistan to all but secure a semi-final berth with three consecutive victories at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. India remain second in the points table but are scheduled to face Australia in their last game on Sunday.
The staggering 82-run win over Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) has catapulted India to the second position on the points table in Group A. They are now only behind Australia.
India women are still in contention to cement a place in the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. The Women in Blue are fourth on the points table in Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of - 1.217.
After losing to New Zealand in their opening game of the tournament by 58 runs, India registered a win over arch-rivals Pakistan by six wickets. They chased down 106 runs in the 19th over but their net run-rate remains poor. Here are the scenarios for India to qualify for the knockouts.
They have been playing good cricket but this game (against Pakistan) will give us the momentum. We were not up to the mark in the batting. We were 10-15 runs short," Smriti Mandhana said after India's win over Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
Pakistan have a poor track record against India in T20Is. They have beaten India only thrice in 15 T20Is and have lost on 12 occasions. India also have a 5-2 record against Pakistan in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup history.
Pakistan may have to play the game without their premier and most experienced pacer Diana Baig. The right-arm speedster could only manage to bowl a solitary delivery before she was helped off the field with what seemed like a calf injury.
India have to beat Pakistan to remain in strong contention for the semifinals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The loss against New Zealand has dented their net run rate (NRR) - 2.900 and therefore the Women in Blue have to register wins by big margins.
India are in deep trouble after losing to New Zealand in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener. The Women in Blue got hammered by the White Ferns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS).
Pakistan are at the top of the table in Group A after their impressive win over the reigning Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka. Fatima Sana and her team thrashed Sri Lanka by 31 runs to earn two valuable points.
India are coming into their campaign opener on the back of two superb wins against West Indies and South Africa in both their warm-up matches. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has confirmed that she will be seen batting at the number three slot.
IND-W vs NZ-W live: Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team will begin their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Sophie Devine's New Zealand at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.
Indian women's cricket team will begin their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against New Zealand on October 4 and are also scheduled to take on rivals Pakistan and Australia in their hunt for the maiden ICC title in the UAE.
"The Decision Review System (DRS) will also be available at all matches, with a Hawk-eye Smart Replay system in place that enables the TV umpire to instantly review synchronized multi-angle footage for accurate decision-making," the ICC media release said.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian cricket team lost their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign opener against New Zealand on October 4 and will face the rivals Pakistan today in Dubai. All World Cup matches are available for live broadcast in India.
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