Harmanpreet’s message to India after batting woes vs Australia: Work on partnerships

Harmanpreet Kaur was clear-cut in saying that India must deal with constructing partnerships to make a comeback of their ongoing ODI collection towards Australia. On Thursday, December 5, India misplaced to the Aussies by 5 wickets on the Allan Border Discipline in Brisbane.

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After opting to bat first, India have been shot out for 100 in 34.2 overs. Megan Schutt took her maiden five-wicket and powered Australia by to a 1-0 collection lead. Harleen Deol, skipper Harmanpreet, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh acquired into double digits, however none of them might make their begins depend.

Harmanpreet, nevertheless, praised the bowlers for placing of their finest efforts. Renuka Singh took three wickets whereas younger leg-spinner Priya Mishra accounted for 2 scalps apiece.

“We bowled properly despite the fact that it was a disappointing complete on board. We have been nonetheless in a position to take 5 wickets,” Harmanpreet mentioned within the post-match presentation ceremony.

“A couple of of us acquired begins within the batting however we weren’t in a position to take the batting until the tip and [we should] work on the partnerships. We’ll maintain working onerous and replicate on this. We all know the pitch now and hopefully, have some clear concepts for the following ODI – the overall we’d need if we’re batting first and so on and give you a constructive mindset,” Harmanpreet added.

Chasing a modest goal of 101, Australia romped residence in 16.2 overs. Georgia Voll, who made her worldwide debut, stayed not out on 46 off 42 balls, laced with six fours and a six. Opener Phoebe Litchfield additionally chipped in with a invaluable 35-run knock whereas opening the batting.

India shall be trying to bounce again within the second sport on Sunday, December 8 on the similar venue. India have misplaced all their 9 bilateral ODI collection towards Australia to date.