Despite a disappointing campaign for India, Harmanpreet Kaur stood out as the captain was the only player from India to make the 2024 Team of the Tournament announced by the ICC. Kaur's batting prowess shone through as she finished as India's top scorer and fourth-highest overall, with an impressive average of 150 and strike rate of 133.92. South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt and Lizelle Lee also earned spots in the team for their stellar performances at the top of the order, along with England's Danni Wyatt-Hodge who notched the most runs for her team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is deliberating on the captaincy of the Indian Women's Cricket Team, with Harmanpreet Kaur's position under scrutiny. Despite strong initiatives and facilities provided, the team has not been able to dominate world cricket, which has prompted the BCCI to consider a change in leadership. Former captain Mithali Raj also supports this decision and suggests a young skipper be appointed for the team ahead of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup in 2025.
As the group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 heads towards the end, India Women are in a tricky yet hopeful position. With crucial victories against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, they have improved their Net Run Rate (NRR), giving them a good chance to qualify for the semi-finals. However, their upcoming match against defending champions Australia is crucial, and a win with a margin of more than 61 runs would secure an automatic semi-final spot for India. But even if they win, qualification scenarios are tough and depend on the results of other matches. The most favourable outcome for India would be a win against Australia along with losses for both New Zealand and Pakistan in their remaining matches, securing their qualification based on points alone rather than NRR.
India dominated Sri Lanka in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match, securing an 82-run victory. This was the largest margin of victory for India in the history of the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka's defeat also resulted in their elimination from the tournament, while India moves on to face Australia in their final group match. With only two spots available for the semi-finals, the competition is intensifying as the tournament progresses.