Sunday’s match at Lord’s between India and Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup group stage holds significant importance as both teams vie for a spot in the knockout stage. Australia, having performed exceptionally well so far, are in a strong position with maximum points from four matches, while India needs a win to secure progression.
India’s team led by Harmanpreet Kaur must win the final group game to ensure advancement, as a loss could make qualification dependent on other match outcomes. Despite Australia’s dominance, recent encounters show India’s potential, with past victories in crucial matches narrowing the gap between the two sides.
The upcoming game promises an exciting individual battle, with Smriti Mandhana leading India’s batting and Shree Charani excelling as the top wicket-taker in the tournament. Australia, on the other hand, rely on collective efforts, with Ellyse Perry and Sophie Molineux standing out in batting and bowling, respectively.
While historical stats favor Australia, India sees this match as an opportunity to secure a significant win against the top-ranked team and gain momentum for the knockout phase at one of cricket’s iconic venues, Lord’s.
When: Sunday, June 28, 7:00 PM IST
Where: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Where to watch: The West Indies vs Ireland clash will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioStar.
Squads:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Shree Charani, Yastika Bhatia, Nandni Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh, Kranti Gaud, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav
Australia: Sophie Molineux (c), Nicola Carey, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
