Having lost the first ODI by nine wickets, India will have to win the second game on Friday to stay alive in the three-match series. The visitors have been dealt a big blow as Harmanpreet Kaur has been ruled out of the second match as well.
In a virtual press conference ahead of the second ODI, Das backed Mandhana to come good in India’s do-or-die clash in Mackay.
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Das said while replying to a query on the Indian opener’s form:
Das asserted that the team have been working on a few areas, such as running between the wickets in the middle overs, to maintain the momentum of the innings.
The former India opener added:
India women need to start well: SS Das
Following the disappointing performance in the first ODI, India women’s skipper Mithali Raj stressed on the importance of having a good opening stand.
Das agreed with the captain’s view and expressed confidence that Mandhana and Shafali Verma would rise to the occasion. He concluded:
India women posted 225 for 8 while batting first in the opening ODI against Australia. The hosts chased down the target with ease, romping home in 41 overs.
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