Australia opens Women's T20 World Cup as top seed, India on the rise

Australia begins the Women's T20 World Cup ranked No. 1 and is favored for a seventh title. The tournament features eight teams in Group A, including India, which is experiencing a surge in confidence after recent successes, including a T20 series win against Australia earlier this year. South Africa and other teams are also in contention, with the competition's group stage leading to semifinals scheduled at The Oval. The tournament will conclude with the final at Lord’s on July 5, amid record ticket sales for women’s cricket.

• 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Australia begins the Women's T20 World Cup as No. 1 with India surging