WPL 2023: As RCB suffer their fourth straight defeat, Smriti Mandhana declares, "I will take the blame as well"

In their most recent match against UP Warriorz, RCB lost for the fourth time in a row, and truthfully, it came in a devastating way that showed them crumble without harming UP’s batting order.

Smriti Mandhana claimed during the post-game presentations that even she was to blame for the team’s poor performance because the top-order batters need to contribute to putting runs on the board. “I believe it has occurred over the course of the last four games. We get off to a good start before losing several wickets. I’ll also take responsibility. As a top-order batsman, we must score runs for the bowlers to defend “Mandhana said following the match.

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Mandhana continued by saying that the team has been working to field a balanced starting 11 and that she has spoken to every player in an effort to motivate them after a trying week.

Brilliant performance all round 👏 👏@UPWarriorz with a W in Match 8️⃣ of the #TATAWPL 🙌 🙌
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/aLy7IOKGXp #RCBvUPW pic.twitter.com/gucvNWVTAZ
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 10, 2023

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“Before the game, we agreed that we would try to score 7-8 runs per over, but that didn’t happen today. We need to bat well and reach a high total as top-order batters in order to defend. In order to win games, we want to have a balanced team. I have tried to speak to almost all the players, and pep them up and I have to keep doing it. Last week was challenging. There is a lot to consider and work on.”

The vice-captain of India continued, “Many people have gotten in touch with me, and as professional cricketers, we have dealt with these issues in the past.

Despite the fact that my family is always close by, I firmly believe that you should sit by yourself so you can correct your errors.”

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