In a much-needed time, Harmanpreet Kaur makes a much-anticipated return just as Indian announced their 15-member squad. This squad will be competing in the upcoming Women’s Tri-Series in Sri Lanka’s biggest cricket stadiums. With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup just around the corner, this series is a vital test for India in fine-tuning their lineup and strategy.
India and Sri Lanka along with South Africa will start their tri-series competition on April 27 in Colombo. The Indian team welcomed Harmanpreet Kaur back as their captain after she received rest for the Irish ODI matches this year.
Harmanpreet Kaur Headlines a Balanced Squad
India’s team witnesses the return of some of their key players joined by Harmanpreet Kaur. The all-rounder Sneh Rana and wicket-keeper batter Yastika Bhatia have also returned into the fray. Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy will be important as India strives to overpower both the hosts as well as South Africa in this closely contested tournament.
Regretfully, pacers Titas Sadhu and Renuka Singh Thakur didn’t come into play during the selection process because of injuries, according to BCCI confirmation. Still, the presence of veteran players such as Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, and Jemimah Rodrigues provides equilibrium in the team.
India Women’s Squad for the Tri-Series
Here is the complete list of players under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership:
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- Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain)
- Smriti Mandhana
- Pratika Rawal
- Harleen Deol
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh
- Yastika Bhatia
- Deepti Sharma
- Amanjot Kaur
- Kashvee Gautam
- Sneh Rana
- Arundhati Reddy
- Tejal Hasabnis
- Sree Charani
- Shuchi Upadhyay
With Harmanpreet Kaur at the helm, India will be aiming to build momentum heading into the World Cup later this year.
Tri-Series Schedule in Sri Lanka
India, under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy, begins its campaign against Sri Lanka. The schedule includes:
- April 27: Sri Lanka vs India
- April 29: India vs South Africa
- May 2: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
- May 4: Sri Lanka vs India
- May 7: South Africa vs India
- May 9: Sri Lanka vs South Africa
- May 11: Final (TBD)
All eyes will be on Harmanpreet Kaur to deliver strong performances in this high-stakes lead-up to the World Cup.
A Crucial Tune-Up Before the Women’s World Cup
For fans and bettors, this tri-series offers a preview of what to expect from Harmanpreet Kaur and Team India at the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Stay updated with insights and odds from 12BET, your trusted platform for sports predictions and analysis.
With Harmanpreet Kaur leading a confident and balanced squad, will the women’s team live up to the hype as well as the men’s team? India’s road to the World Cup begins in Colombo—and all signs point to a thrilling series ahead.