After a 12-year hiatus, India is hosting the Women’s World Cup, with the opening match featuring India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30th. The performance of the Indian team, especially Smriti Mandhana, the vice-captain, will be crucial. If Mandhana performs well, the team’s success is assured, and she will likely break several records starting with the first match.
Despite consistent performances for a decade, Mandhana hasn’t always delivered in World Cup tournaments, leading to criticism. However, her current form, highlighted by two consecutive centuries against Australia in the ODI series, suggests she is poised to excel. Mandhana has the opportunity to silence her critics and achieve greatness in this tournament.