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Australia, India, South Africa, and Great Britain have qualified for the women's event at the LA28 Olympics by being the highest-placed eligible finishers from their respective regions in the Women's T20 World Cup.
India's assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate stated that 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is ready for international cricket but must follow the same process as other players before making his debut. Sooryavanshi's omission from the recent T20 series against Ireland has sparked discussion, especially after India's unexpected 0-2 loss in the series. He was the top scorer in this year's IPL, and if he debuts in the upcoming T20 series in England, he would become India's youngest men's international debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
India has qualified for both the men's and women's Twenty20 cricket events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, alongside teams from Britain, South Africa, and the United States. The qualification process, approved by the International Olympic Committee, will select additional teams based on ICC rankings as of December 31, 2026. The United States must remain in the top 15 of the ICC rankings to secure its place, while the West Indies may participate through a regional tournament if they rank among the highest teams not yet qualified.
In the first one-day match, India A secured a victory over England A, with notable performances from Hasabnis and Deol. Additionally, Pratika Rawal, Niki Prasad, and Minnu Mani contributed significantly to the team's success, while Grace Scrivens and Charis Pavely were standout players for England A.
Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said the side had been slow to respond to a different set of conditions, including the wind.
India was eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 after losing to Australia by six wickets at Lord's. Despite a decent start, India could not maintain their momentum, allowing Australia to chase down the target of 172 runs with notable performances from Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, both scoring fifties. This defeat marks India's second consecutive exit in the group stage of the tournament.