India Faces Pakistan in Crucial Women's T20 World Cup Clash

India faces a crucial challenge in their second Women's T20 World Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday after a disappointing defeat to New Zealand. The loss has left India with a poor run-rate of -2.99, making it imperative for them to secure big victories in their remaining matches.

India's performance against New Zealand was lackluster in all departments. They opted for an extra pacer in Arundhati Reddy, which led to a reshuffling of the batting order. Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Richa Ghosh were forced to bat out of their usual positions, affecting their rhythm.

The decision to include three pacers was questionable, as there was no dew and the Kiwis' pacers exploited the hard deck. India also missed the presence of left-arm spinner Radha Yadav, their second-most successful T20I bowler.

Head coach Amol Muzumdar faces a dilemma in selecting the right combination for the Pakistan match. India may consider adding Dayalan Hemalatha to bolster their batting.

Pakistan, on the other hand, will be confident after defeating Sri Lanka in their opening match. Their bowling attack, led by Nida Dhar, Fatima Sana, and Sadia Iqbal, is formidable. However, they will be monitoring the fitness of lead pacer Diana Baig, who suffered a calf strain.

India holds a 12-3 head-to-head advantage over Pakistan in T20Is, but Pakistan has the potential to upset any opposition. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter with both teams desperate for a victory.

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