Harmanpreet Kaur-led Team India will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on Sunday against Pakistan in their opening group-stage match at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Ahead of the game, the BCCI released a video showing senior men’s team players sending their best wishes to the Women in Blue.
Former captain Rohit Sharma said:
“They have been playing really good cricket for the last few years now. I know in T20 cricket, they have come pretty close. This time around, I want them to go all the way.”
Head coach Gautam Gambhir further added, “I’m sure you are going to make 140 Crore Indians proud. Not many get the opportunity to represent the country on the world stage.”
India’s ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill stated, “You guys have done it before, and you’ll do it again.”
T20I captain Shreyas Iyer encouraged the team to play with positive intent, saying, “Be fearless, ruthless, and just play to win.”
From #MenInBlue to #WomenInBlue 💙🏆
A special message as #TeamIndia gears up for the ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2026 in England ✉️ pic.twitter.com/P0WkRI320f
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 14, 2026
India Hold Upper Hand Ahead Of Pakistan Clash
India will look to add the T20 World Cup title to their ODI World Cup success from last year and carry a strong 13-3 record against Pakistan into the match. The Women in Blue have shown mixed form recently, registering impressive series wins over Australia, England, and Sri Lanka, while also suffering defeats against South Africa and England that highlighted inconsistency at the top order.
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma have also been short of runs in recent matches, making their performances important. Pakistan captain Fatima Sana, who has been in excellent all-round form, could be a key player for her side.
India, meanwhile, will rely on Harmanpreet Kaur’s return to form along with support from Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, and Deepti Sharma for a strong start to the tournament.
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