Notable omissions
The biggest talking point is the absence of Shafali Verma, whose aggressive batting at the top has often provided India with flying starts.
Despite her flair, inconsistent returns meant she was overlooked for the World Cup squad, sparking plenty of discussion.
The 21-year-old was part of the T20I leg of the recently-concluded series against England, where she returned 176 runs from five innings, and ended as the second highest run getter of the five-match tour.
Despite her good form, she was dropped for the 50-over-leg with India opting for Rawal and Mandhana as openers.
Wicket-keeping and spin depth
India have opted for dual wicket-keeping options in Richa Ghosh and Yastika Bhatia, giving the side flexibility in selection and batting order.
On spin-friendly home surfaces, the team boasts a rich variety with Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Radha Yadav and newcomer Sree Charani all included.
Their presence ensures India will be well-equipped to exploit conditions in the subcontinent, which favours turn on the surface.
New comer Shree Charani, who made her debut in April this year in the Sri Lanka tri-series, has also been impressive with the ball, returning nine wickets from eight matches with her left-arm spin.
