An inconsistent India can 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 convenience Australia chased down a file 278 within the earlier sport, the Indian bowlers additionally have to step up.
The bowling seemed fairly flat in opposition to the Aussies, who attacked and put strain from ball one. The transfer to drop an additional bowling possibility in Deepti Sharma and produce again batter Shafali Verma additionally didn’t work.
Harmanpreet Kaur, who roared again to type with the bat, is but for use as an off-spinner within the competitors.
It stays to be seen if Shafali will probably be endured with for the essential contest and Yastika Bhatia returns on the prime to open alongside Smriti Mandhana.
One constructive from the Australia sport was captain Mithali Raj getting again amongst runs. After a few quiet video games, Mandhana may also be anticipated to attain large on Tuesday.
India discover themselves in a difficult spot as they haven’t gelled as a unit to this point and it’s one thing they must right in opposition to Bangladesh, who’ve proven numerous promise of their maiden ODI World Cup look.
“The atmosphere remains positive. After a loss you do feel down but we are in good headspace ahead of the game tomorrow. We will play to win, net run rate remains secondary,” mentioned all-rounder Sneh Rana, including that they’ll’t afford to take Bangladesh evenly.
“Bangladesh have reached here by performing. They are always improving. There are no easy games in this World Cup,” she added.
Bangladesh have run most of their opponents shut within the 4 video games they’ve performed to this point and that features a memorable win over Pakistan.
Ahead of the India sport, captain Nigar Sultana mentioned the extra they play at this stage, the higher they may develop into.
“We never got to play a lot of ODI games in the past. We have a proper FTP now. We want to show we are comfortable and we are capable at this level. Every game is a big opportunity for all of us,” mentioned Sultana.
Bangladesh didn’t chase down 141 in opposition to the West Indies of their final sport 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.
