Indian batting has to improve as they prepare for a humiliating series loss

To avoid a humiliating series loss against Bangladesh in the second women’s ODI on Wednesday in Mirpur, struggling Indian batters will need to learn how to bat on a slow surface. (Also in Cricket)

On Sunday, the favored side suffered its first-ever defeat to Bangladesh in ODIs. Spinners, particularly leg-break spinners, have hampered Indian hitters during the Bangladesh visit. They also found pacer Marufa Akter difficult to manage. Following that noteworthy triumph and a victory in the previous final T20, Bangladesh now has the drive and confidence to produce a storied series victory against India.

India has to develop their ability to score runs on surfaces where the ball doesn’t come on to the bat since they would be playing in the World Cup in Bangladesh the following year.

Even if India miraculously managed to win the T20 series, the visit has been a total flop thus far.

Smriti Mandhana, the series’ star batswoman, performed poorly, while Priya Punia, Shafali Verma’s replacement for the first ODI of the series, too struggled in her return.

Yastika Bhatia and Jemimah Rodrigues have both had difficulty rotating strike, which has increased their strain. No one has come forward to fill Richa Ghosh’s finishing position, leaving the squad unable to establish limits.

Amanjot Kaur, who did well in the bowling department on Sunday, has a decent chance to contribute with the bat as well and provide India with a much-needed closing option.

There’s no reason to worry, according to bowling coach Rajib Datta.

“There is no need to be let down. The team’s ideas were not carried out as they had intended. It is a squad that is transitioning and considering lineups for the World Cup (the next year),” he remarked.

India bowled 19 wides in the first game of the series, which is a major cause for worry.

Extras are a problem. In a game after four months, the females. We will fix it; it’s not a huge deal, said Datta.

Squads:

India: Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, Devika Vaidya, Uma Chetry, Meghna Singh, Anjali Sarvani, Monica Patel, Amanjot Kaur, Priya Punia, Pooja Vastrakar, Rashi Kanojiya, Anusha Bareddy, and Sneh Rana.

Bangladesh: Shamima Sultana (C), Sultana Khatun, Salma Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Murshida Khatun, Fargana Hoque, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondal, Shorna Akter, Sharmin Akhter, Marufa Akter.