Smriti Mandhanaturned out to be a star performer for India Women in the ongoing Women’s World Cup clash against New Zealand Women at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The left-hander scored 109(95) runs as the Women in Blue are heading towards a big total. This is a crucial game for India Women in order to qualify for the semi-final and Mandhana got her form back at the right time.
Along with Smriiti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal has also been impressive in the ongoing clash against New Zealand Women. Coming to bat first after losing the toss, India got a flying start as Mandhana put up an opening partnership of 212 runs in 33.2 overs. Mandhana was first to complete her century as she reached the milestone in just 88 balls.
Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s partnership guiding India Women towards big total
Smriti Mandhana got out after
scoring 109 runs off 95 balls hitting 10 fours and four sixes. After her dismissal, Pratika Rawal didn’t take much time to get her second ODI hundred as he reached the milestone in 122 deliveries. Currently, Rawal is taking the innings further with Jemimah Rodrigues as India Women are heading towards a big total.
Playing XIs
India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson
