London, Jun 28 (PTI) Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma provided a strong platform, while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur scored a half-century as India scored 170 for 4 against Australia in their must-win Group A match of the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Sunday.
Mandhana made a steady 38 off 37 balls, while Verma scored a brisk 34 off 26 to put on 66 for the opening wicket. After their departures, Jemimah Rodrigues (34 retired hurt) and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (56 off 27 balls) ensured India finished with a decent total as they shared a 64-run partnership for the third wicket.
With South Africa defeating Bangladesh by four wickets earlier in the day, the contest has turned into a virtual quarterfinal for India, who need a win to secure a place
in the semifinals.
Australia are leading Group A with eight points from four matches, followed by South Africa on eight from five. India are third with six points from four games.
Brief scores: India 170 for 4 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 38, Shafali Verma 34, Jemimah Rodrigues 34 retd hurt, Harmanpreet Kaur 56; Sophie Molineux 2/46). PTI AM AM UNG
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