India captain Harmanpreet Kaur sees the one-off women's Test at Lord's as a crucial chance to rebound from the T20 World Cup disappointment. A win at the historic venue would significantly boost team confidence and create a memorable moment in Indian women's cricket.
India defeated Bangladesh by five wickets at Old Trafford, with Shafali Verma scoring 53, to maintain their Women's T20 World Cup semifinal aspirations. Despite dropping four catches, India successfully chased 137, bolstered by key bowling performances from Radha Yadav and Shree Charani, setting up a decisive match against Australia.
Shree Charani set a new record for India with 12 wickets in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, surpassing Poonam Yadav's previous record. She achieved this milestone against Bangladesh, averaging 7.08 with an economy of 5.31.
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur cited dropped catches as the main reason for their six-wicket defeat to South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup. Marizanne Kapp was dropped twice and went on to score an unbeaten 81, guiding South Africa to victory. Kaur, who played her 200th T20 International, emphasized the need for the team to remain positive despite the setback.
Shree Charani has matched Poonam Yadav's record of 10 wickets in a single Women's T20 World Cup, achieving this in just her third match of the 2026 tournament. Despite India's loss to South Africa, Charani's performance highlights her rapid rise.
India announced their squad for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England, with Yastika Bhatia returning after ACL surgery and Pratika Rawal missing out on the T20 setup despite making the Test squad. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the side, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma and Shree Charani earned places, while Radha Yadav retained her spot. Kashvee Gautam and Amanjot Kaur were unavailable due to injuries.
India have announced their 15-member squad for the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in England, featuring the return of Yastika Bhatia from ACL surgery and the notable omission of Pratika Rawal from the T20 squad. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side balances established stars with emerging talent, including Bharti Fulmali, Nandini Sharma, and left-arm spinner Shree Charani. Rawal has been included in the one-off Test squad at Lord's instead, along with Harleen Deol.
