England coach Charlotte Edwards says they “bought away with it” after the washout in opposition to Pakistan, however insists their greatest continues to be to return.
Pakistan, who’re backside of the Ladies’s World Cup desk, decreased England to 79-7 after which reached 34-0 in pursuit of 113 to win earlier than rain rescued Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side from a shocking defeat.
Edwards says they’ve mirrored and moved on from that match in Colombo, however is hoping for an improved efficiency as they tackle co-hosts India in a crunch fixture on Sunday.
“We have not performed our greatest cricket, which is suppose encouraging for us as a bunch and we get to play now in opposition to a number of the greatest groups on the earth,” Edwards advised BBC Sport.
“So I believe we’re able to take that problem on.
“We had been outplayed in opposition to Pakistan and we all know that, we have spoken about it. We did get away with it, however we have to maneuver on.”
England are in a commanding place to achieve the semi-finals, likely to only need one win from their last three to verify their spot, however their outcomes to date have flattered them, significantly within the batting division.
Because the dominant opening win in opposition to South Africa, England had been 78-5 in opposition to Bangladesh, a standalone Sciver-Brunt masterclass ensured a snug win in opposition to Sri Lanka after which got here the fortunate escape in opposition to Pakistan.
“We in all probability weren’t as adaptable as I would have preferred,” Edwards added.
“I believe there’s been some issues round our batting, however I have not bought many. Once I got here into this function it was about successful before everything, and the one sport that we have not performed nicely is in opposition to Pakistan.”
The true take a look at begins now. India have been inconsistent to date however predict a sellout crowd in Indore, and impressed beat England away from dwelling this summer time.
On Wednesday is the tantalising grudge match, with England face defending champions Australia – the primary time they’ve performed each other because the Ashes humiliation in the beginning of this yr earlier than Edwards took cost.
