Harmanpreet Kaur and co. face an acid test of their nerves as they run into Australia in what will be both teams' final group game of Women's T20 World Cup 2024. While Australia have qualified for the semi-finals and are currently undefeated, they have been hit by injuries. Alyssa Healy remains doubtful to keep wickets against India and could miss the clash, while Tayla Vlaeminck has been ruled out of the tournament altogether after hurting her shoulder while fielding.
India, meanwhile, have made a credible recovery after a flattening 58-run defeat to New Zealand in their opening game. Although the win against Pakistan was unconvincing, India boosted their net run-rate significantly after defeating Sri Lanka by 82 runs.
Hello from Sharjah
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Australia
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However, they must not only mandatorily beat Australia, but also beat them by a good margin to stay ahead of New Zealand on net run-rate. The Women in Blue could also go with an unchanged side.