Before entering the tournament, India suffered a disappointing group stage exit from the ICC ODI World Cup 2007. Entering the T20 World Cup 2007, the Indian side was without some of their experienced players like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul Dravid.

India women's ICC trophy wait has continued for decades now and even after coming very close in T20 World Cups, they have fallen short.

The team worked on mental strength with sessions held by psychologist Dr Mugdha Bavare as well as sharpening of athletic abilities, instead of playing international games in the lead-up.

The tickets for the women’s T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates went on sale on Wednesday, September 25, with the cheapest ones costing five UAE dirham, approximately Rs 114.

Teams from across the globe will be competing for the title this year, each having earned their spot through different pathways to the tournament.

The Women's T20 World Cup is scheduled in the UAE this October, featuring ten teams. The Indian women's cricket team has already departed for the event starting on October 3. The prize pool for the 2024 edition has been significantly increased,

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side has left for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 which is all set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Since the tournament's inception in 2009, India have managed to reach the final only once -- in 2020 when they lost to nemesis Australia.