India, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, will launch their Women's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign against Sophie Devine's New Zealand on October 4 in Dubai. As finalists in 2020, India enters the tournament as one of the frontrunners, buoyed by recent victories in warm-up matches against the West Indies and South Africa. Key players to watch include Jemimah Rodrigues, who notched a fifty in the warm-ups, alongside Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and star all-rounder Deepti Sharma.

Conversely, New Zealand is grappling with a slump in form, having suffered ten consecutive losses in T20 internationals, including a 3-0 series defeat to Australia. Nevertheless, Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates continue to be pivotal figures for the White Ferns. Historically, India and New Zealand are evenly matched in T20 World Cup encounters, with each team claiming two victories. However, India's recent form provides them with a significant advantage as they aim to commence the tournament with a triumph.