Mandhana, Rawal Power India Women to Strong Total Against Australia

India women vs Australia women is one of the exciting matches that cricket fans are waiting for. India Women controlled the 1st innings from the start. Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set the tone with clean stroke play and sharp running between the wickets. They batted with clear intent and punished every loose delivery.

Mandhana was fantastic at timing the ball. Her timing through the covers drew loud cheers from the crowd. Rawal started slow but soon matched her partner’s tempo. Together, they gave India a strong 155-run stand for the 1st wicket. This was a stunning and absolute masterclass. 

Australia struggled to find wickets. Darcie Brown’s opening over gave 14 runs, including a couple of extras. At the moment, Aus bowlers kept searching for a breakthrough. 

Mandhana’s dismissal on 80 brought some relief for Australia, followed by Rawal’s wicket for 75. Both wickets fell to Annabel Sutherland, who showed discipline with her line and length. Despite the breakthroughs, India stayed ahead. Indian batters looked different today. They were finding gaps and charging Aus bowlers confidently. 

Harleen Deol and Harmanpreet Kaur kept the scoreboard busy. Deol played freely through the gaps and brought energy back into the innings. Harmanpreet played the calm role of patience. She was picking singles and waiting for the right ball to hit. That's the temperament that cricket fans are actually looking for in these Indian players. The pair added 36 runs before Deol’s stumping off Megan Schutt. Here, Aus got the wicket at the right time. 

India reached 261 for 4 after 40 overs. Here, it looked like India would put 350+ on the scoreboard. With power hitters like Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh still to come, a total near 320 looked within reach. But the Aussies did what they are best at. They restricted India to 330 only. 

Australia’s fielding was patchy. A few misfields and missed chances added to their frustration. The spinners struggled for consistency, and Alyssa Healy’s constant encouragement behind the stumps could not lift the energy levels in the field.

Mandhana and Rawal’s opening stand remained the turning point. It broke Australia’s early plans and gave India complete control. Their partnership had rhythm, balance, and authority.

As the innings moved towards the death overs, India looked ready to push the accelerator. The foundation was set. The crowd was behind them. The mood in Bengaluru felt electric.

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