The way the Indian women’s cricket team lost their first game against Australia in the ongoing Commonwealth games 2022, they would be very disappointed with themselves, because the game was well within their grasp at one stage after the lethal new ball spell bowled by Renuka Singh Thakur.
Although India had put only a reasonable total of 154 on the board, it started appearing like a big total to chase, after Renuka removed Australia’s top 4 in her first spell itself. Australia lost another wicket to the off-spinner Deepti Sharma in the 8th over to put themselves in further trouble.
However, the batting depth of Australia came to their rescue and the Kangaroos snatched the win from the jaws of defeat to secure two points eventually. India will have to get themselves up quickly from this defeat, as they are facing the arch-rivals Pakistan next.
Pitch report for India Vs Pakistan match in Commonwealth games 2022
The surface at the Edgbaston cricket ground was much slower than expected in the game between India and Australia and it was actually the slowness of the pitch which caused some problems for Australia’s top order.
Since matches in the Commonwealth games will be played on used pitches at times, the surface might turn out to be even slower for the India Vs Pakistan game. However, it might also offer some lateral seam movement with the new ball.
Weather conditions
The weather in Birmingham is expected to be a lot cooler on Sunday, with the possibility of the minimum temperature going down to 11 degrees Celsius. It is expected to be a mildly breezy day with the forecast of light rain as well. However, the forecast is not ominous enough to think that the game can be washed out.
Broadcast and streaming
While the game will be available for viewing in high definition on Sony Ten and Sony LIV app, fans who only avail of free dish channels can also watch the game on DD Sports.
