London, June 27 -- Smriti Mandhana believes the gap between India and Sunday's opponents Australia has narrowed as they prepare to do battle in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
India will know exactly what they need to do to secure a place in the semi-finals when they taketo Lord's at 14:30 local time, with South Africa playing Bangladesh at the same venue at 10:30.
Currently, Australia sit top of Group A on eight points, with India and South Africa two points behind.
Mandhana's side are ahead of the Proteas on net run rate, and she will be ready to come out firing.
"I feel the gap has definitely narrowed with a few of our players playing Big Bash, them playing the WPL," the opener said.
"The experience has been shared, and I feel t...