END OF OVER:20 | 8 Runs 2 Wkts | IND-W: 167/8 | RR: 8.35
- Radha Yadav1 (1b)
- Ellyse Perry3-0-16-3
- Megan Schutt4-0-30-1
12.33pm This is India's highest T20I total against Australia. The previous best of 152 for 5 came earlier this year in Mumbai. There too, Mandhana was the highest scorer with a 41-ball 67. Australia muscled home with 11 balls to spare then. Will it be any different tonight?
Australia made up for an erratic start with a rush of late wickets. Even still this is a competitive score. Mandhana was brilliant. Pushed on, for once, after getting a start. Australia don't have Healy at the top as we don't know if she'd be fit to bat. But make no mistake.. they'll be no pushovers. India in a fight. Can they hold their own?
"First few matches I was disappointed with the way I was getting out," says Smriti. "This time I didn't want to let the team struggle by getting out after being settled. I always enjoy batting with her (Harmanpreet). Left-right is always a deadly combination as the bowlers lose their lines. Against a good side, we need to come out well. That's not on our mind as we always come out with the intention of doing well."
DB Sharma b Perry 8 (10b 0x4 0x6) SR: 80.00