Harmanpreet Kaur Eyes T20 World Cup Glory After ODI Triumph Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed confidence in her side’s readiness for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa and the 2026 T20 World Cup, following their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup victory. Speaking from Durban ahead of the series opener, Kaur emphasized the team’s improved mindset and focus on T20 cricket, calling the South Africa series a critical preparation step for the global tournament. “We are going into the series with a lot of confidence,” she said, highlighting the team’s performance against Australia as evidence of their growing strength. Kaur acknowledged South Africa’s status as a formidable opponent, noting their consistent presence in T20 World Cup finals and reliance on all-rounders. “They have very good players and always come up when the team needs them,” she remarked, adding that facing such a team before the World Cup would boost the squad’s morale. The Indian skipper also stressed the importance of the series in refining their T20 strategies and building confidence ahead of the tournament. Despite the team’s recent struggles in the ODI format, where they were blanked 3-0 in a series against Australia and lost a one-off pink-ball Test by 10 wickets, Kaur remained focused on T20 cricket. “Our main task is the T20 World Cup,” she said, noting that the team’s discussions after the ODI and Test losses were aimed at improving future performances in longer formats. Kaur highlighted the role of 22-year-old allrounder Kashvee Gautam, who is set to replace the injured Amanjot Kaur in the T20I series. Gautam, who has played six ODIs and a Test but no T20Is, is expected to contribute both with the bat and ball.#south_africa #t20_world_cup #harmanpreet_kaur #indian_women_cricket_team #kashvee_gautam
