Women’s T20 World Cup: Which team should India worry about in group stage? Harbhajan Singh answers

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khelja|03-10-2024

Women's T20 World Cup: As Women's T20 World Cup 2024 starts on Thursday, October 3, Harbhajan Singh has revealed the opponent India Women should be wary of in the group stage.
  The 10 participating teams in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 have been divided in two groups of five teams each. India Women have been placed alongside Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The former off-spinner has reckoned that India should be wary of three-time defending champions Australia. He added that Sri Lanka Women would also be confident after beating India in the final of Women's Asia Cup 2024. "I think India needs to be very careful when playing against Australia. Looking at this group, India has Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. All these matches will definitely be important. But one match that I think will be a little tough is the India-Australia match," Harbhajan Singh told while Speaking exclusively to Star Sports. "Australia is a good team, even though these matches are being played in Dubai, on subcontinent pitches that might not suit them as much as their home conditions. But Australia, no matter where they play, are hard to beat. So, the biggest challenge for India may be Australia. Sri Lanka, too, after their recent series win against India, will be confident when they play against India. So, that will also be a good contest," he added. India Women will be the team to beat, Deepti Sharma an unbelievable spinner: Harbhajan Singh Further, Harbhajan Singh backed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to emerge victorious in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. He mentioned the good forms of Harmanpreet and Smriti Mandhana, and called Deepti Sharma an unbelievable spinner. "Team India will be the team to beat in this tournament. The World Cup is about to start, and I think India's team is very strong. They have both experience and youth. Harman is in good form, Smriti is in good form, and Deepti is an unbelievable spinner. They are a very capable team and have been playing very good cricket. The unit looks solid. If Team India plays good cricket overall, I believe they will win this tournament," Harbhajan Singh said. Harbhajan further advised Team India to keep things simple in their pursuit of writing #HerStory. He said, "You have to try to give your best and not take pressure. At this stage, the only thing that matters is Gurda, Jigra. Know yourself, play as a unit, and give your best. Results will follow. Don't think about the big picture; just take small steps with each match and focus on the process. I hope if they follow these things, our team will perform very well."
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