IND vs AUS Women’s T20 World Cup: Indian lionesses are ready for the do or die match, Shefali told how Team India will defeat Australia

New Delhi. India’s explosive opening batsman Shafali Verma has said that the best way for the team in the Women’s T20 World Cup is to keep the game simple against a strong team like Australia. The race for the semi-finals in Group A has become very exciting. South Africa has six points and will play Bangladesh, while India (six points) will face Australia (eight points).

What is India’s plan against Australia?
Shefali said that India’s confidence is good against a big team like Australia. He said, ‘We have recently won the T20 series in Australia, which has increased our confidence.’ He said, ‘We have been playing against them for many years. We know their bowlers and strategies. So we have to keep things simple and rely on our strengths. Thinking too much makes the game difficult.

What did you say about your batting?
Regarding her game, Shefali said that she was overthinking in the initial match, but now she has performed well by playing in her true style. Shefali, who has scored two half-centuries in the last three matches, said, ‘Now I play looking at every ball, do not make much plans. If big shots are not coming then I try to run and score runs.

Captain given credit for taking wicket in powerplay
Shefali also contributed in bowling. He gave credit to captain Harmanpreet Kaur for taking wickets in the powerplay and said, ‘Harman Di had clearly explained my role. He had already told about bowling in the powerplay. This has increased my confidence.

What does India have to do to reach the semi-finals?
If India beats Australia and if Bangladesh team beats South Africa, then India will directly qualify for the semi-finals with 8 points. However, if South Africa wins its match, then both India and South Africa will have 8 points each. Here the decision will be taken on the basis of net run rate and the team with better run rate will move ahead. However, India’s run rate is much better than South Africa’s, so only a win for India will almost ensure its semi-final ticket.

If Australia wins…
In this situation, India will have to pray that Bangladesh team defeats South Africa. If Bangladesh wins in a big upset, then both India and South Africa will have equal points. Since India’s run rate is much better, Harmanpreet Kaur’s team India will reach the semi-finals with Australia.