NEW DELHI: India’s defeat to New Zealand within the Girls’s T20 World Cup, adopted by an ultra-defensive batting method of their chase of 106 runs towards Pakistan, has dealt a major blow to their probabilities of reaching the semi-finals.
India managed to chase down the modest goal towards Pakistan on Sunday with some wrestle, dropping 4 wickets however with solely seven balls remaining.
Presently fourth within the group standings with one win and one defeat in two matches and a poor internet run price of -1.217, India face a vital path forward.
Former India fielding coach Biju George expressed disappointment with India’s method through the essential conflict towards Pakistan.
“India ought to have come out all weapons blazing,” George stated in an unique interview with TimesofIndia.com.
India’s bowlers, led by Arundhati Reddy (3/19) and Shreyanka Patil (2/12), restricted Pakistan to 105/8 in 20 overs. Nevertheless, the Indian batters didn’t speed up and took 18.5 overs to succeed in the goal.
“India bowled properly, and their fielding was first rate, although there have been some fumbles and missed catches. Nevertheless it was the batting that disenchanted. With solely 106 to chase, it was a fantastic alternative to spice up the web run price. India ought to have chased the goal inside 14 overs, which might have helped them tremendously,” George stated.
They may subsequent tackle Sri Lanka after which the formidable three-time defending champions Australia. To remain in rivalry for the semi-finals, India should defeat Sri Lanka by a considerable margin and edge Australia.
George is anxious that India’s destructive internet run price will hinder their probabilities of advancing to the semi-finals. Whereas he believes India can beat Sri Lanka, the match towards Australia, on a tough Sharjah pitch, can be a lot harder.
“Sure, India gained towards Pakistan, however the efficiency should have damage them. They now face an enormous process. In the event that they don’t safe an enormous win towards Sri Lanka, the match towards Australia would possibly flip right into a digital knockout,” George added.
“Enjoying Australia in Sharjah gained’t be straightforward, particularly defending totals on that floor. India might want to go onerous towards Sri Lanka after which discover a option to beat Australia. That’s the one path to the semifinals now,” he stated.
When requested whether or not India have been underprepared for the event, George disagreed.
“I wouldn’t say they have been underprepared. That they had a protracted camp earlier than the event and entered as one of many title contenders. Nevertheless, a number of gamers are carrying accidents,” he stated.
“Pooja Vastrakar is injured, and based mostly on Yastika Bhatia’s motion on the sector, I consider she’s carrying an harm as properly. Health is a significant concern. In an enormous event like this, you’ll be able to’t afford to have gamers with accidents or niggles. They should be totally match,” he famous.
Nevertheless, George concluded with a message to the Indian staff and followers: “Consider. We are able to nonetheless do it.”
