END OF OVER:50 | 5 Runs 2 Wkts | IND-W: 314/9 | RR: 6.28
- Priya Mishra1 (3b)
- Deepti Sharma14 (12b)
- Zaida James8-0-45-5
- Aaliyah Alleyne6-0-38-0
Here's a stat nugget from Sampath: 314/9 is the highest team total to involve a five-wicket haul in Women's ODIs. Previous highest was 271/7 by Australia in 2021, where New Zealand's Leigh Kasperek took six wickets.
5:06pm India's second-highest team total in a women's ODI in India, and they were full value for it. Mandhana continued her fine form, setting the platform and stitching together a century partnership with debutant Rawal. Deol and Harmanpreet also looked good while they were at the crease, as did Ghosh and Rodrigues. None of them, though, could go past 44 and that is probably what prevented India from getting past 325, not to mention Deepti's questionable decision-making towards the back end.
Not a great outing with the ball for the visitors, despite James bagging a five-wicket haul. They seemed off the pace and their execution, in particular, seemed to let them down. They now have a mountain to climb and will need their stars to stand up to have any chance. Join us in a bit for the chase!
Pratika Rawal: (On if there were a few nerves walking out to open) Yes, it is a proud feeling. This is what I love doing and to do it for your country is a privilege. I was a bit nervous but when I walked in with Smriti di, it made my job easy. The ball was coming onto the bat and it was just expected that I go out there and play the way I play. It is a treat to watch her (Mandhana) from the other end. Have watched all her matches, even when I was growing up. She missed out on her hundred but batted tremendously well. (On if there was any bowler that needed special attention) No. (On the score) I think it is a very good total. Very good total to defend. (On if there has been dew when they have practiced) Yes, there was.
Mishra is the last batter in
Renuka Singh c Gajnabi b Zaida James 0 (1m 2b 0x4 0x6) SR: 0.00
Renuka is the new batter in
TR Sadhu c Joseph b Zaida James 4 (5m 5b 0x4 0x6) SR: 80.00
India's designated batter off strike for the start of the last over, which will be bowled by James. How far can India go?
END OF OVER:49 | 8 Runs | IND-W: 309/7 | RR: 6.30
- Titas Sadhu4 (4b)
- Deepti Sharma14 (12b)
- Aaliyah Alleyne6-0-38-0
- Zaida James7-0-44-3
Sadhu on strike now
Two overs left. Onus on Deepti to get India to 320 and beyond. This is already their second-highest WODI score in India. Alleyne to bowl the 49th
END OF OVER:48 | 7 Runs 2 Wkts | IND-W: 301/7 | RR: 6.27
- Deepti Sharma12 (10b)
- Zaida James7-0-44-3
- Deandra Dottin10-0-63-1
SZ Thakor lbw b Zaida James 4 (2m 2b 1x4 0x6) SR: 200.00
Saima in at 8
JI Rodrigues b Zaida James 31 (26m 19b 3x4 1x6) SR: 163.15
Deepti needs to find the fence with more regularity, especially with the overs left