On October 13, at Sharjah, India Women will play Australia Women in Match 18 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Australia is dominating all three of its matches, while New Zealand delivered India a crushing 58-run loss in their opening encounter. Despite winning two straight games, they now have a must-win game against the Australians in order to qualify for the playoffs.
India’s hopes of making it to the playoffs are dimmed unless they defeat the formidable Women in Yellow, who have one leg firmly in the postseason.
Shafali Verma has stated that the team will be monitoring Net Run Rate ahead of the pivotal match, which is the India opener.
It is noteworthy that New Zealand has an NRR of +0.282, and India has an NRR of +0.576. “We continue to play with the knowledge that net run rate is increasing. You don’t need to be informed about NRR if you are a member of the Indian team. Everyone is quite aware of the circumstances and mature. Therefore, I don’t think it has to be said. However, we will continue to pay attention to the NRR and have it on our thoughts, as stated by Verma, who was cited by the ICC.
We are only concerned with India: Ashleigh Gardner
Conversely, Australia is dominating the competition, although the team is also dealing with some injury issues. Alyssa Healy, their captain, was hurt while taking a second shot against Pakistan. Tayla Vlaeminck presented another injury concern due to a possible dislocation of her shoulder.
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Australian spinner Ashleigh Gardner said, “Our focus is solely on India, and whatever the team makeup is, I’m sure everyone that is in the XI will do a fantastic job.”
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