Australia Women Vs India Women Pink Ball Test, Day 1: Smriti Mandhana Shines As India Post 132/1 On Rain-Hit Day 1

Smriti Mandhana placed on a batting masterclass in Queensland to assist India girls put up 132/1 towards Australia girls at Stumps on a rain-hit day on Thursday. After being despatched in to bat, India girls have been off to a stable begin with each openers placing the unhealthy balls away for boundaries. Mandhana and Shafali Verma stitched collectively a 93-run partnership earlier than the latter was dismissed by left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux. Shafali made 31 off 64 deliveries. Mandhana, alternatively, saved going and introduced up her half-century. Rain twice halted play and the officers have been pressured to name early Stumps attributable to inclement climate. Mandhana was batting on 80 whereas Punam Raut was on 16. The duo will look to proceed the great present with the bat on Day 2.