India aims to conquer the 'ultimate hurdle' in the Women's World Cup
India Aims High in 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup
As the countdown for the 13th edition of the women's 50-over cricket tournament begins, the Indian women's national cricket team is gearing up for a strong showing in the 2021 Women's Cricket World Cup.
Captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team is moving in a specific direction, as expressed by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana. The squad, which includes key players like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, and Renuka Singh, has undergone a change in mindset over the years, according to Smriti Mandhana.
Harmanpreet Kaur, known for her aggressive batting and leadership skills, had shown competitive performances leading up to and during the tournament. In March 2021, she became the fifth Indian woman to play 100 ODIs. The team has been building experience with these key players and upcoming talents.
The tournament opener will be held in Bengaluru, India, with India facing Sri Lanka. However, the location of the final will be either Bengaluru or Colombo, depending on whether Pakistan reaches the title clash. Pakistan will play all their matches in Colombo as part of a compromise deal for multi-nation tournaments.
Harmanpreet Kaur expressed high confidence in the team's current form. She stated, "World Cups are always special, and we always want to do something special for the country." She also added, "Playing in front of a home crowd is always special, and hopefully, this time we will give our 100 percent and finally break that barrier that all Indian fans are waiting for."
The expectations for the Indian team in the 2021 World Cup are cautiously optimistic, with the ambition to perform strongly and possibly challenge for the title. Despite not yet winning a Women's World Cup title by 2021, Harmanpreet had expressed intentions to propel the team forward, aiming to break new ground in women's cricket for India.
As of 2025, Harmanpreet Kaur continues as captain, with Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain, and the team remains a strong contender in international women's cricket.
Summary:
| Aspect | Details | |--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Leader in 2021 | Harmanpreet Kaur (captain) | | Key players | Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh | | Notable milestones | Harmanpreet played 100th ODI in March 2021 | | Team expectations in 2021 | Strong competitive performances aimed, seeking to break barriers in women's cricket but no world title won yet | | Current leader (2025) | Harmanpreet Kaur continues as captain; Smriti Mandhana is vice-captain |
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