During a conversation about India’s batting depth in the World Cup, Amanjot Kaur humorously expressed her nerves about the day’s match, admitting she didn’t want to be remembered as a debutant in either the World Cup middle order or for her jokes. Despite her lightheartedness, her words carried a serious undertone, reflecting the determination needed as India faced a challenging situation at 124 for 6 in their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka. India entered the tournament with a strong and consistent top five, but cricket often surprises even the best-laid plans. The early partnership felt steady yet cautious until Inoka Ranaweera dramatically disrupted the innings by taking three wickets in one over.
The situation worsened when Richa Ghosh was run out by a direct hit from the bowler after an errant throw. Deepti Sharma, a vital component of the middle order, showcased her understated skills—while her contributions may not always be recognized in statistics, they are crucial to the team’s performance. With a solid defense against the initial deliveries and a strategic approach to the game, Deepti effectively collaborated with the captain to launch a counterattack. After facing five dot balls from Ranaweera, she seized the opportunity to score, executing low sweeps for boundaries against Chamari Athapaththu’s deliveries.