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Women’s 20-20 World Cup 2023: India’s Predicted Playing XI against England
India women’s team have won back-to-back matches of the ongoing 20-20 World Cup and are on course for semi-final qualification. A match-winning run of form and big contracts in the inaugural Women’s T20 League has boosted Team India’s confidence and they would be convinced of going deep into the tournament. Even win it.
Their third match against England offers a chance for India to place one foot into the semifinal and get closer to the coveted trophy. Let’s look at India’s predicted playing XI for their England challenge in the 20-20 World Cup.
Top Order:
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
Smriti Mandhana Jemimah Rodrigues
With Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues at the top, India would be going into the match with a formidable top order that can take on any bowling attack in the world. Smriti Mandhana is a seasoned campaigner, while Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues are exciting young talents.
Rodrigues won India the first match of the tournament by making an unbeaten 53 off 38 against Pakistan. Although Mandhana has not been in good form, a player of her stature could bounce back anytime.
Middle Order:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Devika Vaidya
Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh
India’s middle order is most likely to feature the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, and Pooja Vastrakar, all of whom have played crucial innings for the team in the past. Ghosh was the match-winner for the team last time around as she played an unbeaten inning of 44 against West Indies. Sharma took 3 wickets against West Indies and would be looking to continue on her formidable form. Kaur, the captain of the side, is a big-match player and her experience will be vital for India.
Bowlers:
Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur Singh
Radha Yadav and Renuka Singh
India’s bowling attack could be led by spinners Radha Yadav and Rajeshwari Gayakwad, both of whom are highly skilled and have the ability to trouble the best of batsmen. Yadav took 2 wickets against Pakistan and would be instrumental in Team India’s success against England.
Renuka Thakur Singh provides the pace option for India and can also be handy with the bat lower down the order. The presence of all-rounders in the team like Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar provides India with plenty of options and flexibility in the bowling department.
India’s predicted XI against England: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Devika Vaidya, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur Singh