Mumbai, July 19: The rivalry between India and Pakistan is set to reignite in the Women's Asia Cup, which is set to begin on Friday. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will back themselves to stand victorious. India are victorious in five out of six games in the Asia Cup. Pakistan's only victory came in their last Asia Cup encounter in 2022. India will look to take revenge for the defeat, and a couple of key players could play a role in their quest for triumph. Here are players who can influence the outcome of the game in India's favour. Team Captains Including Harmanpreet Kaur, Chamari Athapaththu, and Nida Dar Click Photo With Trophy Ahead of Women's Asia Cup T20 2024 Tournament (See Pics).

Smriti Mandhana 

Smriti Mandhana (Photo Credits: @JioCinema)

India's vice-captain will lead the batting attack from the front for the Indian team. She has found her purple patch recently and her record in T20I boasts her prowess. She has a whopping 3320 T20I runs at an average of 28.13 and a strike rate of 121.83.

Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma (Photo credit: Twitter @BCCIWomen)

Smriti's opening partner, Shafali, forms a destructive opening duo for the Indian team. The duo put up a record stand in the first Test against South Africa. Shafali has 1748 T20I runs at an average of 24.27 and at a strike rate of 129.48.

Harmanpreet Kaur 

Harmanpreet Kaur (Photo credit: BCCI)

The Indian captain has been the backbone of the team over the past couple of years. In 169 T20Is, she has 3344 runs at an average of 27.9. Harmanpreet struck 105 runs during the Bangladesh series.

Jemimah Rodrigues 

Jemimah Rodrigues (Photo Credits: @BCCIWomen/X)

Another Indian batter has been enoying purple patch with the bat. Her handy contributions with the bat has been crucial figure for the Indian team. Her performance with the bat against Pakistan could be the turning point for the Indian team. IND-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team Prediction, Women's Asia Cup T20 2024 Match: Tips and Suggestions To Pick Best Winning Fantasy Playing XI for India-Women vs Pakistan-Women in Dambulla.

Deepti Sharma

Deepti Sharma (Image: BCCI/Twitter)

The Indian all-rounder has been a significant contributor for the Indian team with the bat and the ball. She has featured in 112 matches, scored 1020 runs, and claimed 121 wickets as well.