New Delhi: The Women in Blue will take on New Zealand in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on October 4, Friday. Team India is placed in Group A along with arch-rivals Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Australia while England, West Indies, Bangladesh, South Africa and Scotland are placed in Group B.
Every team will play four matches in the group stage and top two teams from each group will qualify for the semifinal. After the opening match against White Ferns, Harmanpreet and Co. will take on Pakistan on October 6 and Sri Lanka on October 9 at the Dubai International Stadium. The Women in Blue will face Australia in their last match in the group stage on October 13 in Sharjah.
‘It would be very special, if we win’: Harmanpreet Kaur
Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the opening match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said that the men’s team won the World Cup this year and if we win, it will create a similar moment for Indian fans.
“It would be very special. This year, the men’s team won the World Cup, and we all know how special that moment was for everyone. If we win, it will create a similar moment for Indian fans and for cricket history back home. I think it’s going to be a very special achievement for us” Harmanpreet Kaur said on Star Sports.
‘The dream is there, but we’re focusing more on the process’: Jemimah Rodrigues
Indian middle-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues also talked about the Men’s T20 World Cup final and said that They had a Test match against South Africa and on Day 3, the team stayed up in the night watching the final match. She further added that as a team they always dream of winning the World Cup and seeing them lifting the trophy has ignited that desire and passion to win. Jemimah also said that the dream is to win the World Cup but the team is focusing more on the process and what they need to do.
“We’ve always dreamt of winning the World Cup, but seeing them win just before our World Cup made it feel so much more real. That desire and passion to win was ignited when we saw Rohit Sharma and the team lifting the trophy. A few of us were in the room, and we’re usually a talkative bunch, especially me, but when that happened, we all fell silent. I knew everyone was thinking, ‘When will our time come? How will it feel to see Harry Di lift the World Cup with us in the background?’ I don’t want to think too much about the result” Jemimah Rodrigues said on Star Sports.
‘Winning two trophies in a year would be a different achievement’: Smriti Mandhana
Team India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana said that winning trophies in year would be a different achievement. She further added that The Women in Blue will follow the process and will take one match at a time.
“Winning two trophies in a year would be a different achievement, but winning the World Cup itself will be very special. This year, my goal is to not discuss my goals. I don’t want to talk about what’s going to happen next. It’s important for us to follow the process and take it one match at a time. The journey and what happens after—how many trophies we win—is something for all of you to enjoy. For us, it’s about the process. As I’ve said, this year and last year have been about focusing on the process, not the goals. Hopefully, we can talk about this once the final is finished” Smriti Mandhana said on Star Sports.
The Women in Blue will take on New Zealand in their opening match of the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on October 4, Friday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
