Bengaluru: A confident Indian women’s team are all set to kick off their campaign as they host neighbours Bangladesh in the first group match of the T20 World Cup at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday.
The Mithali Raj-led team head into the match with the pressure of the favourite-tag dangling over their heads, whereas Bangladesh, who have come through the qualifiers have none of the burden of expectations, ahead of the tie here in Bengaluru.
Having clinched a stunning series victory over World champions Australia Down Under and vanquishing Sri Lanka before the the mega event has given India a huge confidence boost. The Indian eves seem to have struck the perfect chord as they have notched up convincing wins in the warm-up matches against Ireland and Lanka, with both the bowlers and the batswomen coming to the party to put on a dominant performance. With the aim of at least making the semifinal berth India are unlikely to be stretched by minnows Bangladesh.
