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

#3 Poor fielding again being the bane for India

BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JULY 12: India bowler Deepti Sharma fails to run out Australia batsman Ellyse Perry 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) — India were abysmal in the field

Defending a low score, India needed to be alert on the field and give their all in the field. But they did exactly opposite of that as barring Deepti Sharma's run out of Beth Mooney, India were abysmal in the field. Fielding lapses were happening every other over with misfields going for a boundary on more than two occasions.

The intent was lacking in the field with the Indians already looking lost when the openers were having a go. Australia saved at least 10 runs with their electric fielding but the exact opposite can be said of the Indians who were not aware of the situation and at times were lethargic.

Improving in this aspect should be India's number one priority before their next game.