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Top 3 Indian players to watch out for against New Zealand in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 has started on October 3 and India will play their first game against New Zealand. The game will be tough since the Kiwis are a good team and have a good experienced squad. The match will be held in the UAE which is a neutral ground for all players and hence, the game’s intensity will increase as well. Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading India in the marquee event and will be looking forward to ending the trophy drought. 

India’s squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk)*, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil*, Sajana Sajeevan.

Let’s discuss the three players to watch out for against New Zealand:

1. Shafali Verma

Top 3 Indian players to watch out for against New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Shafali Verma

India’s one of the best openers, Shafali Verma will be a crucial player in the tournament. The kind of star she is is just amazing. If she continues to play well within the powerplay, it will be beneficial for the team as a good total will be posted on the board. 

2. Smriti Mandhana

Top 3 Indian players to watch out for against New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Smriti Mandhana

India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana is a brilliant opener who loves to strike the ball with ease. She plays good cricket in the shortest format of the game and maintains a good partnership with Shafali Verma. She is a talented player and knows how to hit the loose balls and leave the good ones. She’s definitely the player to watch out for against New Zealand

3. Renuka Thakur

Top 3 Indian players to watch out for against New Zealand in Women's T20 World Cup 2024
Renuka Thakur

Renuka Thakur’s bowling performance is just excellent when it comes to the shortest format of the game. She gives brilliant breakthroughs in crunch situations which helps India win games. Thakur is an important part of the Indian team and she is another player to watch out for in the upcoming game. 

Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.

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