Sunday\u2019s clash is a crucial game for India, who have two wins from four games and can\u2019t afford another slip-up as they resume their quest to enter semi-finals after a week\u2019s break.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said Renuka\u2019s ability to bowl the inswingers will come handy, given England's batting struggled against the same type of bowling versus Pakistan in an abandoned fixture in Colombo. Renuka\u2019s return gives India the six bowling combination, but Jemimah\u2019s omission means they are a specialist batter short.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe were looking to bowl first and glad to get that. Having an extra bowler is always a great option and that will give us confidence in the field. She (Renuka) has a great record against England and that was the biggest reason we wanted her back in the side.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEven though we lost, we played really good cricket in between and that is something which will give us confidence. Today is an important match and I want us to enjoy,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England, meanwhile, remain unbeaten so far in the tournament with three wins and a washout. A victory over India would all but confirm their place in the semi-finals, with Australia and South Africa previously booking their last four spots.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England have included Lauren Bell and Sophie Ecclestone into their playing eleven, after recovering from an illness and come in place of Em Arlott and Sarah Glenn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe would like to make the most of the fresh pitch and hopefully get a big total on the board. I hope so (it is the best batting pitch) and the outfield will be lightning quick, we have to do a lot of work in the field to stop the ball getting away. They (Sophie and Lauren) are ready to go and excited to be back.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe will be looking for some big partnerships today and work as a team out there. We have seen a lot of noise with the Indian fans, hopefully everyone\u2019s eyes are on the game and ready to be moved in the field. We know we have three tough games left and hopefully we can get two points out of it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The pitch at Holkar Stadium promises a run-fest, with former India skipper Mithali Raj describing it as a \u2018very hard surface\u2019 that\u2019s been \u2018rolled very well\u2019. Having hosted two games already with an average score of 275 indicates favourable conditions for batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, with a decent grass covering, Mithali felt seamers could find early assistance. \u201cExpect a high-scoring game,\u201d Mithali said, as she set the tone for a potentially thrilling contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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However, with a decent grass covering, Mithali felt seamers could find early assistance. \u201cExpect a high-scoring game,\u201d Mithali said, as she set the tone for a potentially thrilling contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England: Amy Jones (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lamb, Alice Capsey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, and Lauren Bell<\/p>\r\n\r\n