ICC Women World Cup Countdown: India Women vs Pakistan Women

ICC Women World Cup Countdown: Three worrying signs for India before their first match against Pakistan – The ICC women’s World Cup 2022 will kick off from March 4. India, who begin their campaign against archrivals Pakistan have a huge task on their hands to go get their bowling and batting sorted. The Mithali Raj-led team have struggled against the ongoing five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Barring Mithali, Deepti Sharma, and Jhulan Goswami, the rest have not shown the required amount of consistency. Follow ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport. IN.

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ICC Women World Cup Countdown: Two weeks to go for India Women vs Pakistan Women team BLOCKBUSTER clash, 3 problems still bothering Mithali Raj’s team

The biggest worry for India has been the form of Harmanpreet Kaur. The vice-captain has failed to finish the games for the team, and her off-spin has also been ineffective. Another concern for the team is the lack of pace bowling options.

ICC Women’s World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur has struggled to get going with the bat in hand

ICC Women World Cup Countdown: Two weeks to go for India Women vs Pakistan Women team BLOCKBUSTER clash, 3 problems still bothering Mithali Raj’s team

1: Harmanpreet Kaur’s lack of runs in the middle-order

Harmanpreet Kaur last scored her ODI hundred against Australia in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup in the 2017 edition. That unbeaten 171 catapulted women’s game in India into a big league. Sadly, after that epic knock, Kaur has not got going. Her dwindling returns with the blade have put pressure on Mithali and Deepti in the middle order.

Kaur has only scored two fifties since that 171. Her strike rate is also is not above 90. India can try all-rounder Sneh Rana, but they would be hoping Kaur fires during the showpiece event.

2: Lack of support to Jhulan Goswami

There were huge doubts about the bowling partner to Jhulan Goswami when Shikha Pandey was dropped for the World Cup. The selectors included Renuka Singh Thakur, Meghna Singh, and Pooja Vastrakar. Among the three pacers, Vastrakar has a considerable amount of experience. Renuka and Meghna have not played less than 10 ODIs together.

ICC Women World Cup Countdown: Two weeks to go for India Women vs Pakistan Women team BLOCKBUSTER clash, 3 problems still bothering Mithali Raj’s team

With the pitches in New Zealand aiding pacers more than spinners, lack of support for Goswami from the other fast bowlers might hurt India in crucial games.

Poonam Yadav has not been among the wickets

3: Spinners dwindling form

In the ongoing five-match ODI series against New Zealand, spinners Poonam Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad were not amongst the wickets. The duo even failed to put pressure on batters by bowling too many loose delivers. Over the years, India has relied on spinners to bail them out. Only Deepti Sharma has been able to among wickets.

India might struggle against top teams like Australia, England, and South Africa. The slow bowlers should find a way to breakthrough in the middle overs.

ICC Women World Cup Countdown: Two weeks to go for India Women vs Pakistan Women team BLOCKBUSTER clash, 3 problems still bothering Mithali Raj’s team

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