Indian players to watch out for CWG Women's T20 Cricket

The Indian women's squad looks extremely strong for the Commonwealth Games 2022. This will be the first time women's cricket will be involved in Commonwealth Games. Men's cricket was a part of the Commonwealth Games held in 1998 and South Africa emerged as the winner. The event will be held in T20 format. Here are the five Indian players to watch out for in the Commonwealth Games 2022:

1) HARMANPREET KAUR:

Harmanpreet Kaur (Image source- Twitter)

Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of the squad that will participate in the Commonwealth Games 2022. She has been magnificent for India over the past decade, and the batter has played some stunning knocks for India. She will be one of the players to watch out for in the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

The batter has played 124 T20Is so far and has scored 2411 runs at an average of 27.08, with a century in her bag. It will be wonderful if the batter can execute her best skills with an added responsibility.

2) SMRITI MANDHANA:

Smriti Mandhana (Image source- Twitter)

Smriti Mandhana has been named the deputy for Harmanpreet in the squad. The left-handed batter has been considered one of the best to ever represent the game. She is known for her aggressive style of batting.

She has played 87 T20I internationals so far at an average of 25.73 and has a high score of 86. Mandhana is one of the players to watch out for. She has what it takes to stand up for the team as and when needed.

3) SHAFALI VERMA:

Shahfali Varma (Image source- Twitter)

The fiery young batter can single-handedly take the team to victory in this competition. She is one of the best finds in recent times and often gets off to a quick start. She might be helpful for India in powerplays.

The batter has played 32 matches for India with an average of 24.29 and a high score of 73. The stats speak for her and she is one of the players to watch out for in the Commonwealth Games 2022.

4) RADHA YADAV:

Radha Yadav (Image source- Twitter)

Radha Yadav has been India's go-to bowler in the past. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler can spin matches in favour of India at key moments. She can lend a hand at times with bat as well, which might help the team.

The left-arm orthodox bowler has represented India in 43 matches and has picked up 56 wickets so far, with an average of 18.14. She has an economy of 6.53 and is considered to be one of the most economical bowlers for Team India.

5) POOJA VASTRAKAR:

Pooja Vastrakar (Image source- Twitter)

Pooja Vastrakar is one of the best bowlers for India and the right-arm medium bowler can do wonders with the ball. She can provide key breakthroughs at the right moment for Team India. She is one of those who will be in anybody's probable XI.

Vastrakar has represented India in 27 matches and has picked up 21 wickets. She has an economy of 6.11 and a strike rate of 20. With records under her belt, she will be an excellent and exciting player to watch out for in the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022.