Indian Women's Team Shines at ICC T20 WC Warm-Up Matches
By: WE Staff | Monday, 30 September 2024
India, Australia, and New Zealand have dominated the ICC Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches, showcasing their strong form ahead of the main tournament. India has shown solid performances against teams like West Indies and South Africa, while Australia and New Zealand have demonstrated competitive strength. These warm-up victories set the stage for an exciting and closely contested World Cup.
India secured a 20-run win over West Indies. Opponent captain Hayley Matthews put a tough competition grabbing early wickets of Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana but later Jemimah Rodrigues and Yastika Bhatia showcased strong performances leading the innings, pushing India past 140, while Pooja Vastrakar 3/20 performance stopped the West finish at 121/8.
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr and Australia's Beth Mooney secured a dominant victory against South Africa, while Australia's Tahlia McGrath and Beth Mooney secured a 34-run win over England, with both teams contributing to a strong total.
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, hosted in the United Arab Emirates, will feature top 10 women's cricket teams from around the world, with matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Rising stars like Shreyanka Patil, Phoebe Litchfield, and Seshnie Naidu are expected to shine.