The Indian women's cricket team on Wednesday won their second&nbsp;match in the Women's T20 World Cup by beating the Windies by six wickets. Riding on Deepti Sharma's history-making spell, India claimed an easy win at the Newlands in Cape Town. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and keeper-batter&nbsp;Richa Ghosh also delivered with the bat hitting 33 and 44*, respectively.&nbsp;

Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the Windies lost their captain Hayley Matthews in the second over itself. Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle then applied the counter-attacking&nbsp;mode and put the Indian bowlers on the backfoot. Some glorious shots over the covers had the crowd on its&nbsp;feet but it was not long before India staged a comeback by picking up three quick wickets inside three runs. At one stage, the Windies were reeling at 79 for four in 15 overs.

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Deepti Sharma, who didn’t have the best of outings against Pakistan, made a solid comeback in the game. Not only did she return with figures of three for 15 in four overs, but she also became the first Indian player - male or female to pick up 100 wickets in T20Is. Thanks to her spell and tight bowling from seamers from the other end, India restricted Windies to a mere 118 for six in 20 overs.

While Smriti Mandhana’s return to the XI did boost the confidence in India’s camp, she couldn’t deliver big, getting out on a quickfire 10 off 7 hitting two boundaries. Jemimah Rodrigues, last match hero got out cheaply on one&nbsp;too as India was jolted with two blows inside the Powerplay. On the other hand, Shafali Verma went about her business but couldn’t convert her start to a big score as she got dismissed on 28 as well.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh then took the onus on themselves to bail their team out of trouble. The pair smoked some classy shots and and got India close with just four runs to win before the skipper got&nbsp;caught in deep on 33. Ghosh then hit the winning runs as India chased down 119 with six wickets remaining.&nbsp;

The Indian women's cricket team on Wednesday won their second match in the Women's T20 World Cup by beating the Windies by six wickets. Riding on Deepti Sharma's history-making spell, India claimed an easy win at the Newlands in Cape Town.

The Indian women's cricket team on Wednesday won their second match in the Women's T20 World Cup by beating the Windies by six wickets. Riding on Deepti Sharma's history-making spell, India claimed an easy win at the Newlands in Cape Town. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and keeper-batter Richa Ghosh also delivered with the bat hitting 33 and 44*, respectively. Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the Windies lost their captain Hayley Matthews in the second over itself. Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle then applied the counter-attacking mode and put the Indian bowlers on the backfoot. Some glorious shots over the covers had the crowd on its feet but it was not long before India staged a comeback by picking up three quick wickets inside three runs. At one stage, the Windies were reeling at 79 for four in 15 overs. ALSO READ: Unaware of India's Test record in Delhi, coach Rahul Dravid not discounting Australia ahead of 2nd Test Deepti Sharma, who didn’t have the best of outings against Pakistan, made a solid comeback in the game. Not only did she return with figures of three for 15 in four overs, but she also became the first Indian player - male or female to pick up 100 wickets in T20Is. Thanks to her spell and tight bowling from seamers from the other end, India restricted Windies to a mere 118 for six in 20 overs. While Smriti Mandhana’s return to the XI did boost the confidence in India’s camp, she couldn’t deliver big, getting out on a quickfire 10 off 7 hitting two boundaries. Jemimah Rodrigues, last match hero got out cheaply on one too as India was jolted with two blows inside the Powerplay. On the other hand, Shafali Verma went about her business but couldn’t convert her start to a big score as she got dismissed on 28 as well. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh then took the onus on themselves to bail their team out of trouble. The pair smoked some classy shots and and got India close with just four runs to win before the skipper got caught in deep on 33. Ghosh then hit the winning runs as India chased down 119 with six wickets remaining.

Women's T20 WC: India make it two in two, beat Windies comprehensively by six wickets

The Indian women’s cricket team began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday. A high-class unbeaten 53 from the young-gun Jemimah Rodrigues saw India cross the line without much hassle. Under-19 T20 WC winning captain Shafali Verma also contributed with&nbsp;the bat, scoring 33 while chasing.

Pakistan women’s team won the toss and elected to bat first. Javeria Khan departed early in the second over but that didn’t stop the pair of keeper-batter Muneeba Ali and captain Bismah Maroof to find gaps at will. As they looked comfortable out there, India chipped in with two quick wickets and applied breaks on the scoring rate. Until the first ten overs, the Indian bowlers looked in good control.

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The game, however, changed in the next ten overs when Ayesha Naseem and Maroof began the rescue act. Both players put on the aggressive gear and went after the Indian bowlers. While Renuka Singh conceded 24 runs in her three-over spell, owing to some poor outfield catching and loose line and length, the experienced Deepti Sharma went for 39 in her quota of four overs.

For Pakistan, the skipper led from the front hitting her fifty (68*) while Ayesha Naseem chipped in with crucial 43 off 25 balls helping her team reach 149 for four in 20 overs – their highest total in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.

India’s chase began well with the U19 World Cup winning captain Shafali Verma taking the onus on herself to provide a solid start. In absence of star opener Smriti Mandhana, Yashika Batra partnered Shafali and scored 17 off 20 balls. After her wicket, Jemimah Rodrigues joined Verma and both started minting boundaries.

After scoring an exciting 33, Shafali returned to the pavilion. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur then entered the scene and made her presence felt immediately. Her composed cameo of 16 off 12 balls had India in the front seat. Rodrigues then played the anchor’s role and guided India to it’s first win in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup over Pakistan by seven wickets.

India will next face the Windies on Wednesday, February 15th at the same venue.

The Indian women’s cricket team began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

The Indian women’s cricket team began their T20 World Cup campaign with a thumping seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday. A high-class unbeaten 53 from the young-gun Jemimah Rodrigues saw India cross the line without much hassle. Under-19 T20 WC winning captain Shafali Verma also contributed with the bat, scoring 33 while chasing. Pakistan women’s team won the toss and elected to bat first. Javeria Khan departed early in the second over but that didn’t stop the pair of keeper-batter Muneeba Ali and captain Bismah Maroof to find gaps at will. As they looked comfortable out there, India chipped in with two quick wickets and applied breaks on the scoring rate. Until the first ten overs, the Indian bowlers looked in good control. ALSO READ: IND vs AUS: Change in India squad for Delhi Test, Jaydev Unadkat released to play Ranji final for Saurashtra The game, however, changed in the next ten overs when Ayesha Naseem and Maroof began the rescue act. Both players put on the aggressive gear and went after the Indian bowlers. While Renuka Singh conceded 24 runs in her three-over spell, owing to some poor outfield catching and loose line and length, the experienced Deepti Sharma went for 39 in her quota of four overs. For Pakistan, the skipper led from the front hitting her fifty (68*) while Ayesha Naseem chipped in with crucial 43 off 25 balls helping her team reach 149 for four in 20 overs – their highest total in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. India’s chase began well with the U19 World Cup winning captain Shafali Verma taking the onus on herself to provide a solid start. In absence of star opener Smriti Mandhana, Yashika Batra partnered Shafali and scored 17 off 20 balls. After her wicket, Jemimah Rodrigues joined Verma and both started minting boundaries. After scoring an exciting 33, Shafali returned to the pavilion. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur then entered the scene and made her presence felt immediately. Her composed cameo of 16 off 12 balls had India in the front seat. Rodrigues then played the anchor’s role and guided India to it’s first win in the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup over Pakistan by seven wickets. India will next face the Windies on Wednesday, February 15th at the same venue.

Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 53 helps India beat Pakistan in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener

The Indian women’s cricket team is&nbsp;geared up for their next challenge – the T20 World Cup that is starting in ten days in South Africa. Taking inspiration from the young girls, who recently created history by winning the maiden edition of the U-19 T20 World Cup, the senior team will like to replicate the similar feat at their level. Upbeat about the challenge ahead, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she and her team derive motivation from the last edition’s final against Australia at the MCG in 2020. Though they lost the final, the fact that more than 80,000 people came to watch the match live is huge enough for anyone to get overwhelmed by it. Harmanpreet is no less.

Speaking to the ICC ahead of the start of yet another marquee tournament, Harman said, “Our last match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – the 2020 final at the MCG - was watched by 86,174 spectators! That’s inspiration enough as we prepare to begin our campaign this time.”

“That match, played on International Women’s Day three years ago, was a huge moment for women’s sport worldwide, as the iconic venue filled up for the Australia versus India match with fervour," the star batter added.

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Sounding elated while talking about that particular event, Harman said she still gets goosebumps when the thought of that final crosses her mind. Having made her T20 WC debut back in 2009, she has clearly seen the rise of women’s cricket in front of her – and this is something she takes pride in. She added saying, "I still get goosebumps remembering that match as I think of my earlier years on the circuit and realise the kind of progress women’s cricket has made. I have played in all the T20 World Cups so far – in fact I debuted in the format at the inaugural edition in 2009– and have seen the pace of the game surge like anything."

Following a successful 2022 where the women’s team reached the finals of the Commonwealth Games, Harmanpreet feels with the bunch of match winners on the squad this time, they have the potential to end the drought and win their maiden T20 World Cup.

"We have senior players as well as young guns like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh, who are fresh from the Indian team’s victory at the Under-19 World Cup, play an attractive brand of cricket and now also have enough experience of top-class cricket. We have depth in batting and enough variety in bowling with Renuka Singh stepping up well in the pace department to do what is required against top teams," Harmanpreet&nbsp;concluded.

Meanwhile, the Indian team is placed in Group B alongside Pakistan, West Indies, Ireland and England, and will face their arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match on Sunday, February 12th in Newlands, Cape Town.&nbsp;

The Indian women’s cricket team is geared up for their next challenge – the T20 World Cup that is starting in ten days in South Africa. Taking inspiration from the young girls, who recently created history by winning the maiden edition of the U-19 T20 World Cup, the senior team will like to replicate the similar feat at their level.

The Indian women’s cricket team is geared up for their next challenge – the T20 World Cup that is starting in ten days in South Africa. Taking inspiration from the young girls, who recently created history by winning the maiden edition of the U-19 T20 World Cup, the senior team will like to replicate the similar feat at their level. Upbeat about the challenge ahead, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she and her team derive motivation from the last edition’s final against Australia at the MCG in 2020. Though they lost the final, the fact that more than 80,000 people came to watch the match live is huge enough for anyone to get overwhelmed by it. Harmanpreet is no less. Speaking to the ICC ahead of the start of yet another marquee tournament, Harman said, “Our last match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup – the 2020 final at the MCG - was watched by 86,174 spectators! That’s inspiration enough as we prepare to begin our campaign this time.” “That match, played on International Women’s Day three years ago, was a huge moment for women’s sport worldwide, as the iconic venue filled up for the Australia versus India match with fervour," the star batter added. ALSO READ: 'Last time they gave us a green top', Steve Smith explains why Australia is not playing a tour game this time Sounding elated while talking about that particular event, Harman said she still gets goosebumps when the thought of that final crosses her mind. Having made her T20 WC debut back in 2009, she has clearly seen the rise of women’s cricket in front of her – and this is something she takes pride in. She added saying, "I still get goosebumps remembering that match as I think of my earlier years on the circuit and realise the kind of progress women’s cricket has made. I have played in all the T20 World Cups so far – in fact I debuted in the format at the inaugural edition in 2009– and have seen the pace of the game surge like anything." Following a successful 2022 where the women’s team reached the finals of the Commonwealth Games, Harmanpreet feels with the bunch of match winners on the squad this time, they have the potential to end the drought and win their maiden T20 World Cup. "We have senior players as well as young guns like Shafali Verma and Richa Ghosh, who are fresh from the Indian team’s victory at the Under-19 World Cup, play an attractive brand of cricket and now also have enough experience of top-class cricket. We have depth in batting and enough variety in bowling with Renuka Singh stepping up well in the pace department to do what is required against top teams," Harmanpreet concluded. Meanwhile, the Indian team is placed in Group B alongside Pakistan, West Indies, Ireland and England, and will face their arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match on Sunday, February 12th in Newlands, Cape Town.

Thinking about last edition's final still gives me goosebumps, says Harmanpreet Kaur

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the complete schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The tournament is set to be played in South Africa in February next year. India have been placed in Group 2 along with England, West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland.&nbsp;

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Cape Town on February 12 before locking horns with West Indies at the same venue on February 15. India will then take on England and Ireland on February 18 and 20, respectively.

All eyes will be on Cape Town on February 12 as India will resume their&nbsp;epic rivalry with Pakistan. The two teams last met in the T20 World Cup earlier this year where Harmanpreet &amp; Co. registered a comfortable victory. India and are also set to face Pakistan in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2022 in Bangladesh on Friday (October 07).

Hosts South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament in Cape Town on February 10. While India have the likes of Pakistan, England, West Indies and Ireland in their group, Group 1 consists of defending champions Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

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Australia, who defeated England in the final this year to lift their fifth T20 World Cup title, are the most successful team in the history of the competition. They will once again head into the tournament as one of the favourites and will be hoping for a successful title defence.

All five teams in each group will lock horns once against each other in the group stages. The top two teams will qualify for the semi-finals and the winners of the semi-finals will play in the all-important final on February 26.

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Here is the complete schedule for T20 World Cup 2022:

South Africa v Sri Lanka &nbsp;10 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

West Indies v England &nbsp;11 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Australia v New Zealand &nbsp; &nbsp;11 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

India v Pakistan &nbsp;12 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka &nbsp; 12 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ireland v England &nbsp; 13 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

South Africa v New Zealand &nbsp; &nbsp;13 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Australia v Bangladesh &nbsp; &nbsp;14 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

West Indies v India &nbsp;15 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Pakistan v Ireland &nbsp;15 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Sri Lanka v Australia &nbsp;16 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

New Zealand v Bangladesh &nbsp;17 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

West Indies v Ireland &nbsp;17 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

England v India &nbsp;18 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

South Africa v Australia &nbsp; 18 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Pakistan v West Indies &nbsp; &nbsp;19 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

New Zealand v Sri Lanka &nbsp; 19 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ireland v India &nbsp;20 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

England v Pakistan 21 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

South Africa v Bangladesh &nbsp;21 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Semi-final 1&nbsp; &nbsp;23 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Reserve day&nbsp; &nbsp; 24 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Semi-final 2&nbsp; 24 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Reserve day&nbsp; 25 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Final&nbsp; &nbsp;26 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Reserve Day&nbsp; &nbsp;27 February &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the complete schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The tournament is set to be played in South Africa in February next year.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the complete schedule for the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The tournament is set to be played in South Africa in February next year. India have been placed in Group 2 along with England, West Indies, Pakistan and Ireland. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan in Cape Town on February 12 before locking horns with West Indies at the same venue on February 15. India will then take on England and Ireland on February 18 and 20, respectively. All eyes will be on Cape Town on February 12 as India will resume their epic rivalry with Pakistan. The two teams last met in the T20 World Cup earlier this year where Harmanpreet & Co. registered a comfortable victory. India and are also set to face Pakistan in the ongoing Women's Asia Cup 2022 in Bangladesh on Friday (October 07). Hosts South Africa will face Sri Lanka in the opening game of the tournament in Cape Town on February 10. While India have the likes of Pakistan, England, West Indies and Ireland in their group, Group 1 consists of defending champions Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Also Read: Sabbhineni Meghana slams blistering fifty as India beat Malaysia via D/L method in Women's Asia Cup Australia, who defeated England in the final this year to lift their fifth T20 World Cup title, are the most successful team in the history of the competition. They will once again head into the tournament as one of the favourites and will be hoping for a successful title defence. All five teams in each group will lock horns once against each other in the group stages. The top two teams will qualify for the semi-finals and the winners of the semi-finals will play in the all-important final on February 26. Also Read: Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2022, confirms BCCI Here is the complete schedule for T20 World Cup 2022: South Africa v Sri Lanka 10 February West Indies v England 11 February Australia v New Zealand 11 February India v Pakistan 12 February Bangladesh v Sri Lanka 12 February Ireland v England 13 February South Africa v New Zealand 13 February Australia v Bangladesh 14 February West Indies v India 15 February Pakistan v Ireland 15 February Sri Lanka v Australia 16 February New Zealand v Bangladesh 17 February West Indies v Ireland 17 February England v India 18 February South Africa v Australia 18 February Pakistan v West Indies 19 February New Zealand v Sri Lanka 19 February Ireland v India 20 February England v Pakistan 21 February South Africa v Bangladesh 21 February Semi-final 1 23 February Reserve day 24 February Semi-final 2 24 February Reserve day 25 February Final 26 February Reserve Day 27 February

ICC announces schedule for Women's T20 World Cup 2023, India to open campaign against Pakistan