India Women’s Team Prepares Against Australia Ahead World Cup

The Indian women's cricket team is set to face Australia in a crucial three-match ODI series starting September 14, which head coach Amol Muzumdar describes as a 'real trailblazer' ahead of the ICC Women's World Cup beginning September 30 in Guwahati. Following a successful 40-day tour of England, where India won the ODI series 2-1 and their first-ever T20 series, the team is focused on collective effort and executing their preparation strategies against a dominant Australian side. Key performers like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur have contributed significantly, and the team aims to build confidence and gel further through this home series. Muzumdar emphasized the importance of managing pressure, noting the players' growing experience with international cricket expectations and home crowd support. India intends to use this series not only as preparation but also to test combinations and strategies in match conditions that simulate the intensity of the World Cup. Overall, the coach is optimistic about leveraging this opportunity to enhance team cohesion and readiness for the marquee tournament.