Smriti Mandhana says India must improve after Zimbabwe win
Mandhana said India must improve execution despite the four-wicket win, highlighting standout performances from Sharma, Prasad and Deepti.
Smriti Mandhana said India did not play the way they wanted despite beating Zimbabwe by four wickets in Raipur. Zimbabwe scored 114 after batting first at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on October 16. India reached the target in 15.4 overs.
Mandhana praised Nandani Sharma's bowling, Niki Prasad's composure on debut, and Deepti Sharma's consistent performances. She said the team had conversations in the dressing room about maintaining intensity and would show better results once momentum built. India won despite not executing their plans fully.
Mandhana noted that fielding intensity, including her own and Niki Prasad's efforts, stood out as a positive. She said the side would work on identified areas before the next match.
CricHubb Take
India's willingness to acknowledge execution gaps even in victory suggests a leadership approach that treats every match as preparation rather than celebration.