Live updates: After the loss against New Zealand, this is the match for India to get their combinations right. It also presents an opportunity to the top-order to bat deep into the innings and find form. And then there is the middle order woes, which refuse to go away. Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar could get a game and this could be the chance for KL Rahul to put his name for the playing XI against South Africa.
Live score and updates:
Openers need to start well
The conditions were very tough at the Oval for the first match and the ball was swinging and seaming around which saw India’s top order being blown away. However, the pitch and conditions at Cardiff could be much better and this should allow the Indian openers to dig in play a substantial innings. Both Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have to give India good starts right through the competition as the team is hugely dependent on the top order.
Pandya injured?
According to some reports, the practice session on Monday saw an injury scare come India’s way as Hardik Pandya was hit under the arm while taking throwdowns. There have been no confirmation from the authorities but if it is true, it can be a huge blow to the Indian cricket team.
Batting Woes
India’s last practice match against New Zealand was shameful and the team lost 179 runs in 39.2 overs after losing 77 balls to six wickets. India’s batting order flop in this match Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan’s opening pair added three runs. Virat Kohli, who captained the World Cup for the first time, could also make himself 18 runs in 24 balls. The fourth order puzzle team could not be settled again. Lokesh Rahul returned after making six runs on this order.
Areas for India to focus on
India need to get few things right and build momentum when they take on Bangladesh in the second warm-up game at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. We take a look at three aspects which this Indian team should address leading into the main tournament.
Read about it here.
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After the loss against New Zealand, this is the match for India to get their combinations right. It also presents an opportunity to the top-order to bat deep into the innings and find form. And then there is the middle order woes, which refuse to go away. Kedar Jadhav and Vijay Shankar could get a game and this could be the chance for KL Rahul to put his name for the playing XI against South Africa.
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