An inconsistent India could have no room for errors once they tackle a spirited Bangladesh of their must-win ICC Women’s World Cup league match right here on Tuesday.
India’s issues have compounded over the course of their marketing campaign, which has seen them win two video games and lose three, together with back-to-back defeats in opposition to England and Australia.
The heavy fluctuations within the batting efficiency was already a priority and with the benefit Australia chased down a file 278 within the earlier recreation, the Indian bowlers additionally wanted to step up.
The bowling regarded slightly flat in opposition to the Aussies, who attacked and put stress from ball one. The transfer to drop an additional bowling possibility in Deepti Sharma and convey again batter Shafali Verma additionally didn’t work.
Harmanpreet Kaur, who roared again to kind with the bat, is but for use as an off-spinner within the competitors.
It stays to be seen if Shafali can be endured with for the essential contest and Yastika Bhatia returns on the high to open alongside Smriti Mandhana.
One optimistic from the Australia recreation was captain Mithali Raj getting again amongst runs. After a few quiet video games, Mandhana can even be anticipated to attain massive on Tuesday.
India discover themselves in a difficult spot as they haven’t gelled as a unit up to now and it’s one thing they must right in opposition to Bangladesh, who’ve proven loads of promise of their maiden ODI World Cup look.
“The environment stays optimistic. After a loss you do really feel down however we’re in good headspace forward of the sport tomorrow. We will play to win, web run price stays secondary,” stated all-rounder Sneh Rana, including that they cannot afford to take Bangladesh frivolously.
“Bangladesh have reached right here by performing. They are all the time bettering. There aren’t any simple video games on this World Cup,” she added.
Bangladesh have run most of their opponents shut within the 4 video games they’ve performed up to now and that features a memorable win over Pakistan.
Ahead of the India recreation, captain Nigar Sultana stated the extra they play at this degree, the higher they are going to develop into.
“We by no means received to play loads of ODI video games up to now. We have a correct FTP now. We need to present we’re comfy and we’re succesful at this degree. Every recreation is an enormous alternative for all of us,” stated Sultana.
Bangladesh didn’t chase down 141 in opposition to the West Indies of their final recreation after an excellent bowling efficiency and batting is one space they might want to enhance considerably.
“We need to ensure we don’t make the mistakes we made in the last game,” added Sultana.
Squads (from):
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (c), Salma Khatun, Rumana Ahmed, Fargana Hoque, Jahanara Alam, Shamima Sultana, Fahima Khatun, Ritu Moni, Murshida Khatun, Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Lata Mondal, Sobhana Mostary, Fariha Trisna, Suraiya Azmin, Sanjida Akter Meghla.
India: Mithali Raj (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, Sneh Rana, Jhulan Goswami, Pooja Vastrakar, Meghna Singh, Renuka Singh Thakur, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav.
Match begins 6.30 am IST.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
