India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, believes the visitors’ convincing eight-wicket victory over England in the second T20 International helped the visitors tie the three-match series.
India’s captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, believes the visitors’ convincing eight-wicket victory against England in the second T20 International at County Ground, Derby, helped the visitors tie the three-match series. The series will go to the decisive game on Thursday in Bristol after India recovered admirably from a fairly demoralizing loss in the opening game in drizzly and dreary weather. “I’m very pleased with how well we performed. I’m pleased that everyone was looking forward to today’s victory. While we do have strategies for all hitters, it was crucial that we put them into action. The fielders also provided strong bowling support “Following the match on Tuesday night, Harmanpreet stated.
“We are getting better as a fielding team, and Radha’s performance today pleased me despite her injury in the previous game. When she and Smriti bat together, they are confident, can predict the approach effectively, and the right-left combination always works in our favor “Added she.
The visitors’ opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana, whose brilliant unbeaten half-century (79 off 53 balls) carried India to victory and secured a key victory, said the goal was to return stronger and tie the series.
“We were eager to even the series and come back stronger. I was working hard and pleased that I could help the team win. Before the CWG games, there was good weather for batting (in England), and I believe I hit the right note “said Smriti.
“Player of the Match: In T20 cricket, it’s important to get your team off to a strong start. I’m excited to help the squad out, “Added she.
Smriti lauded her opening partner Shefali Verma, with whom she added 55 runs for the first wicket, giving India the advantage early on in their pursuit.
“The day and the bowlers both have a role. Shafali Verma may have just been trying to dominate two years ago, but she now knows whom to target and respects good bowling. The good news is that we can both utilize the batting powerplay; whoever is in better form takes the initiative in doing so “She spoke.
