Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur shares bold ‘can win anywhere’ vision for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the India women’s cricket team, stated on Wednesday that winning last year’s ODI World Cup at home has given the team much-needed confidence and self-belief to secure more titles anywhere in the world.

India defeated the South Africa women's national cricket team in Navi Mumbai to claim their maiden ICC title in November last year.

This achievement has strengthened the team’s belief in their abilities and their potential to succeed again in the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United Kingdom from June 12 to July 5.

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Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on India’s title ambitions

Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, has expressed strong confidence in the team’s title ambitions after their recent success.

"Obviously, I am feeling good. We all knew that when we win a World Cup, things will change. So, to feel that change and to get a chance to live that change is a great feeling," Harmanpreet told PTI.

She added, "Winning the ODI World Cup at home has given our team strong confidence and self-belief. It shows that we can compete and win titles anywhere in the world."

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India women’s team preparations and key players to watch

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the India Women’s National Cricket Team squad for the upcoming T20I series against the South Africa women's national cricket team. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the 15-member squad in the five-match series from April 17 to April 27 in South Africa.

This South Africa tour is very important for the team’s preparation for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England. The team will use these matches in overseas conditions to prepare well and decide the final squad for the World Cup.

Apart from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, some new players like Bharti Fulmali and Anushka Sharma are also in the squad. These matches will give them a good chance to earn a place in the World Cup team.

Arundhati Reddy won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for February 2026. All-rounder Deepti Sharma and spinner Shreyanka Patil are also important players to watch.

Renuka Singh Thakur will lead the pace attack, along with Kashvee Gautam, who is also a player to watch.

Fans react to Harmanpreet Kaur’s confident statement

So far, both ICC events in 2026 have been won by India, and all eyes will be on Harmanpreet & Co to keep the trend going when they compete in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, set to take place in England from June 12 to July 5. Reflecting on India’s dominance across formats, Harmanpreet credited the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for investing in all levels of the game.

Fans have reacted positively to the confident statement made by Harmanpreet Kaur about the team’s future. Many supporters praised her leadership and said her words show strong belief and a winning mindset. Fans also feel that the team is now more confident after their recent success and can perform well in big tournaments. Some also said that this positive attitude will help the Indian women’s team aim for more titles in the coming years.