Cardiff, June 7 -- With the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 just days away, India and the West Indies will use their warm-up clash at Sophia Gardens on Monday to address lingering questions and build momentum ahead of the global showpiece.
Though the fixture carries no official significance, it offers both sides a valuable opportunity to fine-tune combinations before the tournament begins.
For third-ranked India, the match comes in the aftermath of a disappointing 2-1 T20I series defeat to England, a result that exposed uncertainties in both batting and bowling departments. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur has indicated that the team management is close to finalising its preferred XI, but experimentation continues as India seek the right balance....