The loss left Pakistan winless after four matches, with Sana urging the team to honestly assess the shortcomings before their final group fixture against the Netherlands.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the defeat, the skipper did not shy away from acknowledging where Pakistan fell short. \u201cI think we just played our worst cricket in this game, and as a whole team we need to accept that. We need to go back, reflect, and improve ourselves,\u201d she said post-match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan entered the World Cup after an extensive preparation phase, and Sana believes the groundwork before the tournament had been encouraging. However, she stressed that translating those preparations into performances on the field remains the team's biggest challenge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPersonally, I think we got a lot of good practice in before coming here, but we still need a response from the team. That's what we need right now. Otherwise, we had some really good practice sessions and preparation,\u201d Sana added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the disappointing result, Sana found positives in the efforts of her new-ball bowlers, who kept Australia under pressure in the early stages before the innings gathered momentum. Left-arm spinners Nashra Sandhu and Sadia Iqbal finished with two wickets apiece, but Pakistan were unable to sustain that pressure as Australia's batting depth took over.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPersonally, I think we got a lot of good practice in before coming here, but we still need a response from the team. That's what we need right now. Otherwise, we had some really good practice sessions and preparation,\u201d Sana added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Pakistan will now turn their attention to their final Group A fixture against the Netherlands, hoping to finish their World Cup campaign on a positive note after a difficult tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n