The Aussies are a winning juggernaut. England keep running them close. India always look good, win the league games, but then somehow, don’t seem to be able to cross the finishing line in the knockouts. We’ve heard this long enough. We’ve seen this long enough. Not any longer.

This is an Indian side high on confidence. Smriti Mandhana is in the middle of a golden run. Jemimah Rodrigues has found her calling as a finisher. Renuka Singh Thakur has grown into the leader of the bowling pack. Richa Ghosh with her big hitting is scripting new records, Deepti Sharma is coming off smashing a six to win The Hundred, Sajana Sajeevan is the hidden package we MI Paltan know a thing or two about.

India find themselves in Group A, along with Australia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and New Zealand. There’s always something to avenge when it comes to Australia, always pride to play for when it comes to Pakistan, but given how Sri Lanka upset India in the Asia Cup final a couple of months ago, we will have our task cut out. 

It's time to script history. The desert beckons, the cup beckons, Harmanpreet Kaur and her girls have their eyes firmly set on the target. Let’s bring it home!

What: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

When and Where:

India Women vs New Zealand Women in Dubai – October 4, 6pm local

India Women vs Pakistan Women in Dubai – October 6, 2pm local

India Women vs Sri Lanka Women in Dubai – October 11, 6pm local

India Women vs Australia Women in Sharjah – October 13, 6pm local

What to expect: Thriller after thriller. Some fresh pitches, lots of runs, and a 17-day long intense competition. For Australia to stretch their dominance in the post Meg Lanning era, and for India to truly assert herself on the biggest stage of all and bring home their first ICC silverware.