Women's 20-20 World Cup 2022- Three Indian players to watch out for against England

India Cricket Team warming up during Women's 20-20 World Cup 2023 (Image Credit: Twitter)

In the ongoing Women's 20-20 World Cup, group two table toppers, India and England will lock horns. The match will be played at St George's Park, Gqeberha on February 18. Both teams have been unbeaten in the tournament so far. The 2020 finalists, India have beaten Pakistan and West Indies so far. On the other hand, the 2009 winners, England beat their European neighbors, Ireland, and the Windies.

Meanwhile, in the upcoming game, the winners would simply book their place in the semis. However, it won't be an easy task as they both are highly-ranked teams. Meanwhile, in the upcoming game, the Women In Blue would love to do well, given it might do their confidence a world of good. In this listicle, we will discuss three players to watch out for.

Three Indian players to watch out for England in Women's 20-20 World Cup 2023

Harmanpreet Kaur (Source: Twitter)

1. Harmanpreet Kaur

The India skipper hasn't had the greatest form with the bat so far. In the last two games, she managed 16 off 12 balls and 33 off 42 balls respectively. However, the right-hander possesses a good T20I record against the Three Lionesses.

In the 22 games played against the former champions, Kaur has amassed 427 runs averaging 23.72 including a highest score of 42 not out. With the knockouts coming close, the India skipper would look to get some form going into the last stages of the tournament. 

Smriti Mandhana (Source: Twitter)

2. Smriti Mandhana

The India vice-captain loves playing against England. She has played 17 games against the Red Brigade and has amassed 608 runs averaging 40.53 and striking at 143.73, her highest strike rate against any team.

After missing the game against Pakistan, the left-hander returned to play in the game against the 2016 winners, West Indies. Now, after being recently appointed the captain of the Bangalore side for the Women's T20 League. she would look to do well and show that the faith put in her hasn't affected her too much. 

Richa Ghosh against Pakistan (Image Credit: Twitter)

3. Richa Ghosh

The recently-crowned U19 World Cup winner has been in a good form in the ongoing senior World Cup. In the games against Pakistan and the Windies, she finished both games in style.

In the upcoming game, the wicketkeeper batter would look to continue with the same batting form.