England's women's cricket team is riding high at the World Cup, and all-rounder Alice Capsey credits the fresh approach brought by new captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and coach Charlotte Edwards. The team has already secured impressive victories against South Africa, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, setting their sights on continuing their winning streak against Pakistan in Colombo.
Capsey, batting at seven and contributing with her spin bowling, highlighted the significance of maintaining this momentum as they approach crucial matches against formidable opponents like India, Australia, and New Zealand later in the group stage.
"The change in leadership with Nat and Lottie coming in has been really refreshing, in the sense that we're talking about the game in a different way," Capsey told BBC Sport. "Lottie is so experienced, and being able to learn from her not only as a coach but from what she achieved as a player, it's amazing."
While acknowledging Pakistan's current winless streak, Capsey emphasized that they are not underestimating their opponents. "I know they haven't won a game so far but they are definitely not a team we are taking lightly."
Capsey's own contributions have been notable, including a crucial 20 runs in the tense chase against Bangladesh. She also shared her experiences adapting to the spin-friendly conditions, a stark contrast to what she encountered playing T20 cricket in India.
"I've never experienced anything like this," said Capsey. "All the pitches during the WPL were quite flat and there wasn't anything like the turn and bounce we've had so far. It's been a real learning curve but an amazing one to learn from."
Key Takeaways from England's World Cup Journey So Far:
- New leadership has injected a fresh perspective into the team's approach.
- Winning momentum is crucial for facing tougher opponents later in the tournament.
- Adapting to spin-friendly conditions is a key challenge for the players.
What's Next for England?
England will be looking to continue their dominance against Pakistan. Victory will solidify their position at the top of the group and provide valuable confidence heading into the later stages of the tournament. The team's ability to adapt and learn from each match will be crucial to their success.