{
  "id": 15258012,
  "title": "India top order eyes better show vs Zimbabwe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/india-top-order-eyes-better-show-vs-zimbabwe",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-17T17:50:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/cricket/indian-top-order-eyes-improved-show-against-zimbabwe-in-2nd-wt20i/articleshow/135017709.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian top order aims to improve their batting performance against Zimbabwe in their upcoming second Women's T20 International match. In the first match of the series, India managed a four-wicket victory after recovering from a precarious 19 for four, thanks to a crucial 82-run partnership between debutant Niki Prasad and experienced all-rounder Deepti Sharma. However, the Indian batters struggled to maintain consistency, losing four early wickets for single-digit scores to off-spinner Nyasha Gwanzura.\n\nDeepti Sharma believes the team will approach the game with an aggressive mindset, as they always want to play captivating cricket. She acknowledges that luck can sometimes favor the opposition and that they will learn from each match. Captain Smriti Mandhana will be keen to lead her team effectively and contribute to a better performance against Zimbabwe. Niki Prasad, who made a remarkable debut, impressed with her composed and solid strokeplay under pressure. She showed great promise in her first senior international appearance.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}