In the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, India secured their first victory by defeating Pakistan, despite captain Harmanpreet Kaur sustaining a neck injury, which forced her to retire hurt just before victory was sealed. Harmanpreet played a crucial unbeaten 29-run knock, but her injury raised concerns about her fitness for upcoming matches. India, which had suffered a heavy defeat against New Zealand in their opener, needed this win to stay competitive, although their net run rate remains a concern. The team’s strategy involved moving Harmanpreet to the No.3 batting position, a decision that drew mixed reactions, particularly after a lackluster performance in the first match. Despite the win, India’s batting approach was criticized for lacking aggression, impacting their net run rate negatively. Head coach Amol Muzumdar has been emphasizing improvements in fitness and fielding, aiming to strengthen the team’s overall performance as they prepare for the next match against Sri Lanka.