The Indian women’s cricket team, led by Harmanpreet Kaur , is set for a high-stakes encounter against defending champions Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday. The match is a must-win for India as they compete with New Zealand for the second semifinal spot from Group A.
Australia have already secured three wins from three matches, leading the group with six points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of 2.786. They are nearly assured of a semifinal spot. India currently hold second place with four points and an NRR of 0.576, just ahead of New Zealand, who also have four points but a lower NRR of 0.282.
New Zealand kept their semifinal hopes alive with a dominant eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. New Zealand's victory means the battle for the second semifinal spot is now a two-way contest between them and India.
New Zealand will play their last group game against Pakistan on Monday, giving them the advantage of knowing exactly what is required to secure a semifinal berth.
As the group stage nears its conclusion, all eyes will be on India's match against Australia. A win would significantly strengthen their semi-final chances, but a loss would leave their fate in New Zealand's hands, who could surpass them with a win over Pakistan.
India vs Australia head-to-head records in T20Is:
The head-to-head record between India and Australia in T20Is shows a total of 33 matches played, with India winning just 8 to Australia's 25.
India vs Australia pitch and condition report:
Sharjah has lived up to the pre-tournament spin-it-to-win-it notion this World Cup, particularly in the evening fixtures. In five night games here, 45 wickets have been taken by spinners whereas only 22 wickets have gone to pace bowlers.
Teams batting first have won three of the five night games here. Only West Indies had opted to chase in an evening fixture, against Bangladesh, and won. Three of the other four were on the winning side after electing to put a total on the board - the only exception being South Africa, who failed to defend sub-par 124 against England.
India vs Australia weather report: Sports enthusiasts can look forward to clear skies, suggesting a good day for cricket. There is 0% chance of rain in the area.
India vs Australia squads:
Australia Women Squad: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (w/c), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Grace Harris, Kim Garth
India Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh, Yastika Bhatia, Dayalan Hemalatha, Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar
Dream11 team:
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Ellyse Perry
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Arundhati Reddy, Sophie Molineux, Asha Sobhana
Australia have already secured three wins from three matches, leading the group with six points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of 2.786. They are nearly assured of a semifinal spot. India currently hold second place with four points and an NRR of 0.576, just ahead of New Zealand, who also have four points but a lower NRR of 0.282.
New Zealand kept their semifinal hopes alive with a dominant eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Saturday. New Zealand's victory means the battle for the second semifinal spot is now a two-way contest between them and India.
New Zealand will play their last group game against Pakistan on Monday, giving them the advantage of knowing exactly what is required to secure a semifinal berth.
As the group stage nears its conclusion, all eyes will be on India's match against Australia. A win would significantly strengthen their semi-final chances, but a loss would leave their fate in New Zealand's hands, who could surpass them with a win over Pakistan.
India vs Australia head-to-head records in T20Is:
The head-to-head record between India and Australia in T20Is shows a total of 33 matches played, with India winning just 8 to Australia's 25.
India vs Australia pitch and condition report:
Sharjah has lived up to the pre-tournament spin-it-to-win-it notion this World Cup, particularly in the evening fixtures. In five night games here, 45 wickets have been taken by spinners whereas only 22 wickets have gone to pace bowlers.
Teams batting first have won three of the five night games here. Only West Indies had opted to chase in an evening fixture, against Bangladesh, and won. Three of the other four were on the winning side after electing to put a total on the board - the only exception being South Africa, who failed to defend sub-par 124 against England.
India vs Australia weather report: Sports enthusiasts can look forward to clear skies, suggesting a good day for cricket. There is 0% chance of rain in the area.
India vs Australia squads:
Australia Women Squad: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (w/c), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Grace Harris, Kim Garth
India Women Squad: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (w), Deepti Sharma, Sajeevan Sajana, Arundhati Reddy, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Renuka Thakur Singh, Yastika Bhatia, Dayalan Hemalatha, Radha Yadav, Pooja Vastrakar
Dream11 team:
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Beth Mooney, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma
All-rounders: Deepti Sharma, Ellyse Perry
Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Arundhati Reddy, Sophie Molineux, Asha Sobhana
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