England has been India's biggest nemesis in T20 World Cups. The Women in Blue lost the 2009 group stage match to England by 10 wickets
Mithali also spoke about the change in the perception of women's cricket since the time that she started her career
Shafali, who won her second Player of the Match award for her 34-ball 46, was given twin lives after Maddy Green and Lea Tahuhu spilled opportunities to send her back to the dugout
Shafali Verma becomes only the second India batter after Mithali Raj to top the ICC Women's T20I batting rankings.
Here's a look-back at India's glorious run so far in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020, where it has been unbeaten, credit for which mainly goes to Shafali Verma and Poonam Yadav
Sixteen-year-old opener Verma once again gave India a crackling start with a 17-ball 39, which contained two fours and four sixes.
Shafali Verma has now collected 114 in the tournament so far and at the age of just 16, she has already scripted a new record
India became first side to sail through to the knockout stages after securing wins against defending champions Australia, as well as Bangladesh and New Zealand, in the first week of the tournament
India vs New Zealand World Cup match will be telecast live on Star Sport 2 and Star Sports 2 HD with English commentary from 9:30 am (IST) while the toss will take place at 9:00 am (IST)
The 23-year-old Mandhana, who has been a key player for the Indian team in the last two-three years, said Verma is showing she is capable of filling her boots
The 16-year-old sensation Shafali Verma has been the standout batter with a whirlwind 17-ball 39 against Bangladesh, following her 29 against Australia.
Chamari Athapaththu (50 off 38 balls) struck quick half-century but Nicola Carey (2/18), who missed the India game, and Molly Strano (2/23) helped Australia restrict Sri Lanka to a modest 122 for six
India vs Bangladesh women's world cup match will be telecast live on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD with English commentary. Check playing 11 and toss updates here
We have to let go of those emotions now and focus on repeating all the good things we did, says Veda Krishnamurthy
On Friday, India women successfully defended a small total of 132 against four-time champions Australia at the Sydney Showground Stadium
Making a comeback after injury, Yadav took four wickets, and almost a hat-trick, to help India defend a low total of 132
The defending champions looked to be cruising in its chase of 133 but four wickets for six runs from Yadav saw the game flip on its head at the Sydney Showground.
Four Indian women cricketers, who are part of the T20 World Cup squad, have expressed confidence of doing well in the marqee tournament. The four players - Shafali Verma, Harleen Deol, Rajeshwari Gaekwad and Shikha Pandey - also stressed on the importance of fitness and preparation ahead of the mega event. The Indian women's cricket team will be aiming for much-needed consistency when it opens its bid for an elusive ICC trophy with the T20 World Cup opener against defending champions Australia at Sydney on Friday. "Fitness will be one of the key aspects at the T20 World Cup. The Indian team recognises this and we have paid a lot of attention to fitness and nutrition in our preparations for the World Cup," said Gaekwad, who has been associated with 'Fast&Up', a sports and active nutrition brand. "We have a good team of experienced and young players who will give it their all to ensure we make it till the top. We will be taking it one match at a time," added ...
The first match of the ICC T20 World Cup will be played between tournament favourites India and defending champions Australia
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup will open with a mouth-watering clash between India and defending champions and hosts Australia in Adelaide on February 21.