India suffered a disappointing defeat to Bangladesh in the first ODI of the series, losing by 40 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method. Bangladesh posted a challenging 152-6 in 26 overs after rain interrupted the match, and India were unable to chase down the target in the shortened 20 overs.
India’s got off to a poor start, losing opener Shafali Verma for a duck in the first over. Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol put on a 47-run partnership, but Mandhana was dismissed for 21. Deol followed soon after for 24, and India were in trouble at 78-4.
Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues tried to rebuild the innings, but they were both dismissed for 20. India were 122-6 in the 16th over when rain intervened, and the match was reduced to 20 overs per side.
IND needed 73 runs from the remaining 10 overs, but they were unable to get the required rate. They were eventually bowled out for 112, with Bangladesh winning by 40 runs via DLS.
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India’s batting woes continue
India batting has been a major concern in recent months, and it was again evident in the first ODI against Bangladesh. The team has struggled to build partnerships, and they have been too reliant on individual brilliance.
In the first ODI, India’s top three batsmen all failed to score a half-century. Mandhana and Rodrigues are two of India’s most experienced batswomen, but they have both been struggling for form in recent months. Sharma is a talented all-rounder, but she has also been inconsistent with the bat.
IND need their top order batsmen to start scoring runs if they want to be competitive in the upcoming ODI World Cup. The team has a number of talented batsmen, but they need to start delivering on a consistent basis.
Bangladesh’s bowling performance
Bangladesh’s bowling performance was impressive in the first ODI. The team’s bowlers were able to build pressure on India’s batsmen, and they took wickets at regular intervals.
Nigar Sultana was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3-23 from her 10 overs. Sultana is a talented young bowler, and she is quickly becoming one of Bangladesh’s most important players.
Rumaisa Khan and Salma Khatun also bowled well, taking 2-22 and 2-32 respectively. Khan is a left-arm spinner who is known for her accuracy, while Khatun is a right-arm seamer who is capable of generating pace.
Bangladesh’s bowling performance was a major factor in their victory. The team’s bowlers were able to restrict India to a below-par score, and they then bowled well in the chase to defend the target.
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What next for India?
India’s will be looking to bounce back in the second ODI against Bangladesh on Tuesday. The team needs to find a way to improve their batting, and they need to be more consistent with the ball.
IND are still one of the favorites to win the ODI World Cup, but they will need to start performing better if they want to achieve their goals. The team has a number of talented players, but they need to start delivering on a consistent basis.
