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India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will face New Zealand, captained by Sophie Devine, in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024.
The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
India has a poor head-to-head record against New Zealand in T20 Internationals, with New Zealand winning 9 out of 13 matches.
India's key players include Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Deepti Sharma.
India has been in good form, winning 5 of their last 6 T20I matches, while New Zealand has lost their last 10 T20I matches.
Spin is crucial for India as the pitches in the UAE might not offer a lot of runs, and India's spinners can suffocate the New Zealand batters.
The dew factor can play a significant role in T20 games in Dubai, affecting the gameplay and strategy of both teams.
India has been working on addressing mental fragility through preparatory camps and counseling sessions to improve their performance in big tournaments.
The match will be live telecast on Star Sports channels with English commentary and on Star Sports Hindi channels with Hindi commentary. It will also be live-streamed on Disney+Hotstar.