Women’s T20 World Cup: Australia goals for record-extending sixth trophy, India to chase maiden title

The much-envied hegemony of Australia is more likely to proceed however a number of groups, led by India and England, will harbour hopes of breaking it when the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup begins on Friday.

Packed with confirmed performers, Australia have lifted the trophy 5 occasions in seven editions. They have hardly been challenged within the format since successful the final T20 World Cup in 2020.

In the final 22 months, they’ve misplaced only one T20 and that defeat got here in opposition to India away from residence through a Super Over.

The defending champions will little question begin as favourites as soon as once more and can goal for a second hat-trick of titles, which will likely be a record-extending sixth trophy.

The return of skipper Meg Lanning after a break is a large increase for the holders. Star wicketkeeper batter Alyssa Healy, who’s again after a calf damage, additionally appears to have shrugged off the rust which makes the aspect much more harmful.

The crew’s greatest energy is its depth in batting with loads of large hitters like Lanning, Healy, Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath adorning the line-up.

Experienced pacer Megan Schutt will spearhead the bowling division which has loads of spinners to select from.

All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has additionally been in stellar type. An influence-hitter down the order, the 25-year-old is the go-to particular person for skipper Lanning when Australia are in want of a wicket.

However, the hard-fought sequence in opposition to India and the loss within the heat up match in opposition to Ireland exhibits that Australia too will be defeated and the likes of India, England and New Zealand would fancy their possibilities.

Runners up within the final version, India will likely be eager to go one step forward and declare the title that has eluded them so far.

However, loads will depend upon the Indian batting unit, particularly the highest order comprising the likes of chic Smriti Mandhana, big-hitting Shafali Verma and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.

The ‘Women in Blue’ had loved a stellar run on the 2020 version earlier than the ultimate led to disappointment.

Shafali, had been the breakout star, ending the event as India’s main run scorer. Pumped up after the U19 World Cup win in South Africa just a few days in the past, the flamboyant opener will likely be eager to hold on the momentum.

India have discovered a much-needed finisher in U19 World Cup-winning younger Richa Gosh and that can give the highest order the liberty to the highest order to go all weapons blazing from the beginning.

India have an excellent mixture of spin and tempo choices however bowling has been their achilles heel. The tempo division, barring veteran Shikha Pandey, is comparatively inexperienced. They must rise to the problem.

The ever-reliable Deepti Sharma has been a match winner for India on a number of events, and with spinners glowing within the warm-up matches, she is going to as soon as once more be a key participant.

India have been clubbed alongside England, Pakistan, West Indies and Ireland in Group B. England, who’ve been a constant pressure within the format for years, will likely be a robust contender.

Led by Heather Knight, England will likely be wanting to get their fingers on the title for the primary time since inaugural version in 2009. They have reached three finals with none success.

The former champions have a potent bowling assault that features the legendary pacer Katherine Sciver-Brunt and top-ranked spinner Sophie Ecclestone.

The likes of Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley and Lauren Bell have established themselves within the T20 format and loads will likely be anticipated from them.

Besides Australia, New Zealand is one other prime contender to achieve the final 4 from Group A. The Sophie Devine-led aspect has loved an excellent run within the format not too long ago.

The White Ferns have the expertise to go the gap however will want participant aside from Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu to step up.

South Africa’s finest finishes got here in 2020 and 2014, once they reached the semi-finals. The Proteas girls will likely be eager to capitalise on the house benefit.

The current Tri-Series remaining victory over India will solely add to their confidence.

Their success within the event would depend upon the bowling division, comprising the likes of skilled pacers Marizanne Kapp, Shabnim Ismail and Ayabonga Khaka. The hosts’ batting division although appears somewhat skinny.

Grouped alongside Australia, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, will probably be a tall process for the hosts to advance to the semifinals.

The opening encounter will likely be between hosts South Africa and Sri Lanka on Friday. The event will happen in two levels. The 10 groups are divided into two teams of 5 sides every.

In the primary spherical, the groups will compete in round-robin format with the highest two groups from every group progressing to the knockout stage.

Source web site: sportstar.thehindu.com

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