The Indian women’s cricket team faced an early exit during the group stage of the Women’s T20 World Cup, perpetuating a pattern of underwhelming performances in the UAE. Both the men’s and women’s teams have encountered difficulties in recent tournaments held in the UAE, primarily due to challenges in adapting to the pitch conditions. Despite the pitches in the UAE bearing resemblance to those in the subcontinent, the teams have struggled significantly.
Key issues identified include the failure of crucial batters to modify their techniques to suit the slow, spinning pitches, and the spin bowlers’ inability to determine the optimal pace for bowling on the UAE surfaces. These factors have contributed to the teams’ lackluster performances and early exits from international tournaments held in the region.
