The much-awaited match between India women and Australia women will commence on October 13 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. India must win this match to qualify for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 semi-finals. Australia has been the strongest team in the tournament and is favored to win the title. India will need to play exceptionally well to defeat Australia in their final group match.
India did not have an ideal start, losing their first match against New Zealand. However, they made a strong comeback by winning their next two games comprehensively against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Harmanpreet Kaur
The captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, has been leading from the front, displaying her natural flair with an aggressive and commanding style of batting. She recently scored an unbeaten 52 off just 27 balls, showcasing her fine form. To give India a strong chance against Australia, Kaur will need to continue her stellar performance in the upcoming match. She has an impressive record against Australia in T20Is, scoring 137 runs in just 5 matches, and her experience will be crucial in the high-stakes game.
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Asha Sobhana
Asha Sobhana will be a key bowler in the India vs Australia match. She has been outstanding throughout the tournament, especially with the pitch favoring spinners due to its slow nature. Sobhana has already picked up four wickets, including an impressive three-wicket haul in the last match against Sri Lanka. Her spin will pose a significant challenge for the Australian batters, and she could prove to be a match-winner with her magic deliveries.
Arundhati Reddy
Arundhati Reddy was one of the reasons for India’s comeback in the tournament. She is the leading wicket-taker for the Women in Blue, with seven wickets so far in the competition. She will be the biggest threat to Australia in the upcoming match.