The defending champions, Australia, are facing a challenging situation ahead of their crucial Group A match against India in the Women’s T20 World Cup. The team has sustained injuries to two key players, Tayla Vlaeminck and captain Alyssa Healy, during their previous match against Pakistan. While Australia sits comfortably at the top of the group, having won all three of their games, the loss of these two players could significantly impact their performance against India.
Meanwhile, India’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who was absent during their previous match against Sri Lanka, is expected to return for the must-win clash against Australia. The match is set to be a high-stakes encounter, with both teams vying for a spot in the next round of the tournament.
Here are the squads for both teams:
India:
Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur.
Australia:
Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth.The injury situation for Australia adds another layer of intrigue to this already highly anticipated match. With the stakes high and the potential for upsets looming, the clash between India and Australia promises to be a thrilling encounter.
