India's women's cricket team maintained a 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan during their T20 World Cup match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana avoided handshakes at the toss. Pakistan's coach Wahab Riaz commented on the trend, stating it won't make a big difference.
Smriti Mandhana's 68 off 44 balls, her fifth T20 World Cup fifty, helped India post 170/6 against Pakistan. She equaled Mithali Raj and Harmanpreet Kaur's record of five 50+ scores in the tournament. India won by 64 runs.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs.
India began their T20 World Cup campaign with a dominant 64-run victory over Pakistan in Birmingham. Smriti Mandhana scored 68 and Deepti Sharma took five wickets for 10 runs as India restricted Pakistan to 107/8.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the country's leading run-scorer in the Women's T20 World Cup, surpassing Mithali Raj during a match against Pakistan. She scored 36 runs, forming a crucial partnership with Smriti Mandhana.
India's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur did not shake hands with Pakistan's Fatima Sana at the T20 World Cup toss, continuing a 'no handshake' policy initiated after a terror attack. Both players focused on cricket during pre-match discussions.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur stated her team's sole focus is on cricket ahead of their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan. Despite recent instances of non-handshakes between teams, Kaur emphasized that discussions within the squad revolve only around the game and how to handle the inherent pressure.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday. Despite a strong head-to-head record, India emphasizes focus and a fresh mindset for the T20 format.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a strong head-to-head record, India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasizes focus for the crucial Group 1 match. Pakistan has had limited preparation.
India begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan, aiming for a second global title. The team has a strong head-to-head record against Pakistan but has yet to win the T20 World Cup, with their best performance being runners-up in 2020.
India begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan on Sunday in Birmingham. India has a dominant 13-3 T20I record against Pakistan and enters the tournament with confidence after recent successes.
India's Women's T20 World Cup campaign kicks off with high hopes after their ODI triumph. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur's squad faces a challenging Group 1, including Australia and South Africa, with recent form and fitness concerns posing hurdles.
India begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan on Sunday, aiming for a maiden title at Lord's. Injuries to key all-rounders create selection dilemmas, prompting debate over batting vs. bowling strength. Expert Nasser Hussain advises packing the batting and leveraging spin.
The Women's T20 World Cup launches with a major marketing push in London, aiming for record attendance. England's success hinges on their on-pitch performance, with key players returning from injury and tough competition expected from Australia, India, and South Africa.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur promises a fearless approach as her team begins its ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham. Despite a mixed warm-up, the team is confident, with Richa Ghosh's batting a key positive.
India's women's cricket team, led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, arrives in England for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, seeking their first title after previous runner-up and semifinal finishes.
India captain Harmanpreet Kaur faces squad balance challenges following Amanjot Kaur's long-term back injury. The team has called up Bharti Fulmali and Radha Yadav to fill the void ahead of the upcoming England series and the T20 World Cup.
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.
