On a sticky wicket after a blended begin to the marketing campaign, India will look to repair their batting struggles to bolster their internet run fee after they tackle bottom-placed Sri Lanka of their third and penultimate Group A match of the T20 Girls’s World Cup on Wednesday. It has not been easy crusing for the Indians within the showpiece occasion thus far, having misplaced to New Zealand by 58 runs of their tournament-opener after which scampering dwelling in 18.5 overs in opposition to arch-rivals Pakistan whereas chasing a modest 105.
India’s major drawback within the event thus far is the efficiency of their batters, particularly the explosive opening mixture of Shafali Verma and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana.
Whereas Shafali scored simply 2 and 32 within the first two video games, Mandhana additionally faired poorly managing 12 and seven runs.
And it is time the duo fires in unison to ease the strain on the middle-order.
To make issues worse for India, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who scored 15 and 29 retired damage, is uncertain for the match in opposition to Sri Lanka after struggling a neck harm whereas batting in opposition to Pakistan.
The likes of Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh too must step up with the bat and share the burden of accountability.
Whereas medium pacer Arundhati Reddy sparkled in opposition to Pakistan with the ball, returning with figures of three/19, she would search for extra help from the likes of fellow tempo colleagues Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar, who did not play the earlier sport due to an harm.
The Indian crew depends closely on Deepti Sharma within the spin division however she hasn’t fairly managed to hit her strides within the event thus far.
Younger off-spinner Shreyanka Patil and leg-spinner Asha Shobhana have completed an honest job, selecting up a number of wickets.
The Indians might want to raise themselves in all departments of the sport as in Australia a robust opponent awaits them of their final group match.
India is not going to solely must win however file a victory large enough in opposition to Sri Lanka to spice up their Internet Run Charge (NRR) earlier than the do-or-die league sport in opposition to defending champions Australia on October 13.
Sri Lanka may need misplaced each their opening matches, however the islanders will not be a straightforward opponent for India, particularly after the win within the Asia Cup ultimate in August.
India opener Shafali admitted that Sri Lanka are now not solely depending on their skipper Chamarai Athapaththu.
“There was a time when Chamari was the one scoring many of the runs and taking wickets, however within the Asia Cup, her complete crew carried out properly. They’ve improved so much, which is why they received the cup,” Shafali has stated.
“Chamari carries the strain of being a key participant, and it is inspiring to see how she handles it and performs for her nation.” India pacer Renuka additionally is aware of how essential it’s to dismiss the Sri Lankan skipper cheaply as she will take the sport away in a flash along with her audacious strokeplay.
“Chamari Athapaththu may be very fascinating. She’s the one one from Sri Lanka who takes the crew to the opposite aspect. I attempt to get her out as quickly as attainable as a result of if she is about, she will take over the match. So I’ve a plan on how you can get her out,” Renuka has stated.
Groups:
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Sajana Sajeevan
Sri Lanka: Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Hasini Perera, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Nilakshika Silva, Chamari Athapaththu (c), Kavisha Dilhari, Ama Kanchana, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.
Match begins at 7:30 PM IST.
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