Although we haven’t played there, Australia is a formidable opponent in major events and shouldn’t be taken lightly, according to Jonassen.
In the next Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, India has been tipped by Australian spin bowler Jess Jonassen to be the team to beat. She added, nevertheless, that Australia, the reigning champions, should not be disregarded because they are capable of raising the stakes in major competitions.
Despite not being selected for Australia’s 10-member roster, Jonassen stated that the Indian team is the favorites to win because of their depth and adaptability. She also agreed that the Women in Blue are well-versed in the circumstances in the United Arab Emirates. It is noteworthy that since the tournament’s start in 2009, India has never triumphed in the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Making it to the finals in 2020 is their greatest performance. In the meantime, Australia has been the most successful team in the competition’s history. Interestingly, they have taken home the silverware seven times.
Because of their depth and adaptability, India is unquestionably the front-runner. They are more familiar with the conditions in the UAE. During ABC International Development’s five-day cricket commentary and mojo program at the Australian High Commission, Jonassen stated, “We have never played there, but Australia know how to play in big tournaments and can’t be underestimated.”
We’ve been led to believe that this pool isn’t the hardest: Jonassen
As Jess Jonassen noted, Australia knows very little about the circumstances in the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the 31-year-old stated that Australia shouldn’t think they have an easy group in the competition. Group A includes Sri Lanka, Pakistan, India, and New Zealand in addition to Alyssa Healy and Co.
It will be difficult since we have played on surfaces and conditions from other subcontinents but are not really familiar with those from the United Arab Emirates. We have also been led to believe that the pool we are in is not the hardest. However, Jonassen continued, “I don’t think there will be a single easy game.”
Two groups of five have been formed from the ten teams. At the conclusion of the round-robin round, the top two teams from each group advance to the title match. Australia’s campaign against Sri Lanka will get started in Sharjah on October 5. In the meanwhile, India will play New Zealand in Dubai on October 4.
