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Women's T20 World Cup: Shafali Verma to Harmanpreet Kaur, 5 Worst Performers From Team India

After India crashed out of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023 after a loss vs Australia in the first semi-final of the tournament, critics have been pointing to the various mistakes done by the team throughout. India dropped catches and batted poorly in the semi-final. In this story, we bring you 5 big stars of the team whi failed to live up to their own high standards. 

Smriti Mandhana

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Smriti Mandhana

Mandhana did score 151 runs in 4 matches that she played in the tournament, which also includes her best-ever score of 87 vs Ireland. However, in big matches vs England and Australia, she displayed a poor show and this was one of the big reasons India lost the game. (Image source: Instagram) 

Harmanpreet Kaur

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Harmanpreet Kaur

Harmanpreet Kaur ran out of luck in the semi-final clash of the T20 World Cup as her bat stuck inches away from the crease that led to her run out and India's hopes to win the match crashed down. However, it is also true that Harman failed consistently in the World Cup before this innings. She scored just over 40 odd runs in first four matches of the tournament that impacted India's rank in the group stage. (Image source: Instagram)

Deepti Sharma

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Deepti Sharma

India were hoping all-rounder Deepti Sharma would come good in the World Cup but it was not to be as she fared poorly with both bat and ball. In the final over of the chase in the semi-finals, she was required to deliver the goods and finish the game for India. But unfortunately, she could not connect the shots and India lost. (Image source: Instagram)

Shafali Verma

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Shafali Verma

Shafali Verma had a terrific U19 World Cup where she was striking at over 180. However, the Team India opener had a poor T20 World Cup with the senior team wherein she has not finished in even the top 15 batters of the tournament. (Image source: Instagram)

Pooja Vastrakar

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Pooja Vastrakar

Pooja Vastrakar fell ill and missed the semi-final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. The MP-born all-rounder had a very poor World Cup in which she picked up just 2 wickets in four matches. (Image source: Instagram)

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