The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off today in Sharjah, UAE, with the opening match featuring Bangladesh against debutant Scotland.

As the countdown nears its end, India is gearing up for their first game, set to take on New Zealand tomorrow. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian team, which is eagerly awaiting its highly anticipated clash with arch-rival Pakistan this Sunday.

India’s bowling attack is packed with spin options, featuring Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Sajana Sajeevan, Asha Sobhana Joy, Tanuja Kanwer, and Shreyanka Patil, offering the team a range of skills and strategies.

Australia, the reigning champions who have won the last three T20 World Cups, are in Group A alongside India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.

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Group B consists of Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa, and the West Indies. India is still in pursuit of their first ICC trophy, and this tournament represents a golden chance for the Women in Blue to make history. Ten teams in total will compete, with the final scheduled for the 20th of this month.