Women’s World Cup: Ramesh Powar left surprised by India’s batting in first 20 overs

India women’s head coach Ramesh Powar on Friday said that she was surprised by the batting performance in the first 20 overs against New Zealand. At the same time, she was also confident of India’s return in their third match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup against West Indies on Saturday.

On Thursday, India was tied up due to New Zealand’s disciplined bowling and not being able to break free from the shackles. Chasing a target of 261 at Seddon Park, India were 50/3 at the end of 20 overs and were eventually bundled out for 198 to lose to New Zealand by 62 runs.

“It was one of those days when things didn’t go our way. Honestly, I was also surprised by the way we batted in the first 20 overs. If you look at the last six matches that we have played against New Zealand We were executing our plans well. I think it’s the pressure of the World Cup but I don’t want to give any excuse,” Powar said in the pre-match virtual press conference.

Asked about his interactions with the batsmen after the humiliating loss to New Zealand, Powar said, “Nothing different. It has been a process for a while. If you see us in the last six months or the last three tours. So, we are improving. As a batting unit, we used to struggle to reach 220 and are scoring 270-280. It is up to the individuals now. As I always say, this player There are people who go out there and face that pressure and come out. It’s with their own skills and character.”

Powar felt that the match against the undefeated West Indies was a good chance for the Mithali Raj-led side to get back on the winning track. “It is the right time to raise our hand and perform as we have been training for the last six months. We have been to England, Australia and New Zealand came early, we got every practice opportunity that was needed. So, this one It’s time to stand up and deliver as a group.”

He further added that the Indian team is well aware of how to react and perform against different types of bowling attacks in the World Cup. “We have been following a specific procedure for a long time as to how to address a particular bowling attack or bowlers, be it off-spinners, pacers, left-arm spinners or leg-spinners. Everyone in this batting unit knows that How to react to some bowling attacks.

“It’s not like we’ll take the test tomorrow and today we’ll study what we’ll do tomorrow. It’s been a process for a while. Everyone knows where we stand as a group, batting or bowling group There is no need. To put a lot of pressure on my team. Whenever they are pushed into the corner they will react well and normally with great character.”

Originally published at Pen 18