Formidable India confronts challenging New Zealand in the opening match.

Chandigarh, October 4 (Sumit Joshi ) :  A significant performance from the senior players will be essential as India faces New Zealand in their inaugural Group A match of the women’s T20 World Cup on Friday, as they seek to establish a robust beginning in their endeavor to overcome the disappointments of previous tournaments. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur, likely participating in her final T20 World Cup, has experienced numerous near misses and disheartening moments firsthand, including the team’s collapse against Australia in the 2020 final held in Melbourne. This Indian squad, as has been the case historically, boasts an abundance of talent, and it can be argued that only Australia possesses a similarly cohesive team. However, while the reigning champions have secured six titles, India has yet to claim their first, leaving their aspirations still unfulfilled.