‘India Are Front Runners but...’: Jess Jonassen Unveils Her Top Picks for the Women’s T20 World Cup

The ICC's next big event is all set to commence soon as various women's national teams will be battling for the coveted title this year. Team India women's side will be aiming to clinch the elusive title this year, while other teams will also try to keep their case for it. Ahead of the competition, one of Australia's premier women's team bowlers expressed her insights about the upcoming tournament and which team will be the top draw.

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Australia-W Bowler Selects Her Top Picks for Upcoming Icc Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai

While speaking at an event in the Australian High Commission, Jess Jonassen believes that India will be the front-runners, and she expects them to put up a strong showcase. The Aussie bowler believes that they are well acquainted with the UAE conditions, but she also did not rule out Australia, saying that they could not be undervalued.  

"India are well and truly the front-runner because of the depth and versatility that they have. They have better knowledge of UAE conditions. We have never played there, but Australia know how to play in big tournaments and can't be underestimated.

"We have played in different sub-continent pitches and conditions, but have little knowledge about UAE conditions, so it be challenging. We've been under another illusion that the pool that we are in is not one of the toughest. But I don't think there's going to be a single easy game," Jonassen added.

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Jess Jonassen has been a part of Australia for multiple T20 World Cup campaigns, but she wasn't selected for the 2024 edition of the tournament. The Aussies are the defending champions after they won the title last year, and they will be aiming to defend their crown in Dubai, UAE. The Australia Women's side will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka Women at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on October 5, 2024.

Australia Women's Squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (vc), Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham