India Women vs West Indies Women: Warm-Up Match Preview for Women's T20 World Cup 2024

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian women's cricket team is set to face the West Indies Women in a crucial warm-up match for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. This encounter, scheduled for Sunday, September 29, will be held at the ICC Academy Ground No. 2 in Dubai.

The match is slated to begin at 7:30 PM IST, marking the first of two warm-up games for the Indian team before the main tournament. India will also face South Africa on October 1 in their second warm-up match at the same venue.

Toss and Match Details

In the latest update, the West Indies Women won the toss and chose to bowl first against India. This decision sets the stage for an exciting contest as India looks to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the main tournament.

Squads and Key Players

The Indian squad, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, includes seasoned players like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues. The team also features newcomers such as Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, and S Sajana, who are expected to make their T20 World Cup debuts. The West Indies Women, captained by Hayley Matthews, boast a strong lineup with players like Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and Shemaine Campbelle.

Harmanpreet Kaur expressed confidence in her team, highlighting the experience and roles of key players. 'If I talk about this team, we have a few players who have been playing for a long time and they know their roles really well,' she said. 'I can say that this is the best team we are going for a T20 World Cup with'.

Live Streaming and Telecast

The live streaming of the match will be available on the Disney+Hotstar app and website, although there is no confirmation if the warm-up match will be telecast live on TV. However, the main tournament will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India.

Tournament Overview

The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 3, with hosts Bangladesh facing Scotland in the opening match. India is grouped with defending champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in Group A. Their campaign will start against New Zealand on October 4 at the Dubai International Stadium.

India has a rich history in the Women's T20 World Cup, having reached the semifinals four times, including the previous edition in 2023. Their best performance was in 2020 when they finished as runners-up. This warm-up match against West Indies is crucial as India aims to fine-tune their strategies and team combinations before the main tournament.