ICC Women’s World T20 2018: 5 key players for India

#2 Mithali Raj

Her experience will be crucial at the top of the order

The most experienced player in the side, Mithali Raj has been the backbone of the Indian batting line-up. So far she has played, 82 T20I matches for India, scoring 2176 runs with a highest score of 97*.

In 2018, she has played 19 matches (17 innings) and scored 468 runs at an average of 33.42, including 5 fifties. She is the third highest run-getter in this format.

Her ability to play both the pace bowlers and spinners well makes her one of the best batters in the world. The Indian team will be relying on her to provide a good start along with Mandhana to give the middle order a chance to build on a big total. With Raj playing her last World T20 tournament, Indian team would be hoping that the experienced player scores big runs and helps the side go further than they have before.