ICC Women's World Cup 2017: 5 things that went wrong for India against Australia

Modified Jul 13, 2017 00:00 IST

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JULY 12: India wicketkeeper Sushma Verma looks on as Australia batsman Meg Lanning hits out during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between Australia and India at The County Ground on July 12, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Meg Lanning’s knock of 76 proved to be too good for India

#4 Another disappointing outing for Smriti Mandhana

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Australia bowler Ashleigh Gardner is congratulated by Alex Blackwell after dismissing India batsman Smrti Mandhana during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between Australia and India at The County Ground on July 12, 2017 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) — Smriti Mandhana could manage only 3 runs

India's bid for a quick start has depended on Smriti Mandhana having a good day. It again proved to be the case against Australia as after Smriti's dismissal in the first four overs, India's run rate became stagnated with today's score of 27 in the first 10 overs being their second lowest in the World Cup.

Mandhana was at the crease for 10 deliveries but looked extremely tentative in her stay. She struggled against the spinner, Gardner and eventually nicked one off a quicker one. This was Mandhana's fourth single-digit score in a row after a solid start to the competition.

She appears to be lacking confidence at the moment and needs to play without any burden to be able to get on with her natural style.