India have repeatedly hampered their chances of qualifying for the knockouts during the business end of the league phase of the Women's World Cup. Mithali and Co, the finalists in the last edition, now need to win their last two matches against Bangladesh and South Africa to keep alive their hopes of making the grade.
It has been a case of fluctuating form for India, who can ill-afford any more slip-ups in the competition. On Tuesday, when they take on Nigar Sultana and her plucky team, India need to bring their 'A' game to the field. Bangladesh, who have just one win from four matches, are far more competitive than what the points table suggests.
