Indian women’s team is on England tour these days. After the T20 series against England, the Indian team will now be seen playing in the Women’s T20 World Cup. But before this ICC tournament, the pairing of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma has increased the tension of Team India. Both these players did not bat in the three-match T20 series against England. The continuous flop performance of this star opening pair has increased the concern of the captain and the team management. The Indian team will play its first match in this World Cup against Pakistan on June 14.
Mandhana and Shafali pair could not give a good start to Team India in the England series.
The star opening pair of Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma has been a complete flop in the T20 series against England, which is a matter of big concern for the Indian team before the upcoming T20 World Cup. In the first match of the series, Mandhana was out without opening the account (golden duck) and both of them could not add even a single run. After this, there could be a partnership of only 21 runs between the two in the second match and only 19 runs in the third match. The statistics of these three matches clearly show that this opening pair has failed to give a good start to Team India. Just before a big tournament like the World Cup, both the batsmen being out of form like this has become a big headache for the team management.
How was the performance of Shafali and Smriti in the England series?
The performance of Smriti Mandhana and Shefali Verma in this T20 series against England has been quite disappointing. If we look at the statistics, Shefali Verma scored only 35 runs in 3 matches, in which her highest score was 22 runs. Smriti Mandhana’s condition was also not special; He added a total of 40 runs in 3 matches, out of which he scored 32 runs in the second match alone. From this it is clear that both the star openers have not been able to play as per expectations. Now that the T20 World Cup is very close, the opening pair of Team India will have to work hard in the nets to get back into form and regain their lost confidence, so that they can make a strong start in the upcoming big tournament.
Team India made changes for the third match
Talking about the third T20 match being played between India and England women’s teams, England captain Charlie Dean won the toss and decided to bowl first. Team India has made a change in the playing XI for this match. He has included Kranti Gaur in the team in place of Shreyanka Patil. This three-match series is currently tied at 1-1. Whichever team wins this match will win the series.
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