IND-W vs Eng-W: Deepti Sharma played a brilliant innings of 62 runs in the first ODI against England, with the help of which Team India achieved a target of 259 runs with 10 balls remaining. Deepti was voted the best player of the match. After this award, he told which shot he learned from Rishabh Pant. However, Rishabh Pant did not teach him this shot, but Deepti saw Pant playing and from there he learned the shot. After the match, Deepti said, “I was looking for such occasions, and was trying to score 5-6 runs in every over by forming a partnership with Jemima.”
Learned shot from Rishabh Pant
Deepti further said, “I have worked hard on sweep shots, and it helps a lot on such a pitch. I have practiced a lot of sixes with a hand, and I have learned this shot from Rishabh Pant. We have played in England before and we enjoy the condition here.
Great catch of Jemima Rodriguez
The third wicket of England’s innings fell for 91 runs, and the fourth wicket fell for 97 runs, leading to India’s grip a little stronger. More than the fourth wicket bowler was the name of the fielder Jemima Rodriguez, who sent England captain Nate Cyver-Bunt (41) to the pavilion by putting a brilliant dive. England scored 258 runs while batting first. India’s opening pair, Pratika Rawal (36) and Smriti Mandhana (28), gave a good start. Jemima Rodriguez scored 48 runs and shared a 90 -run partnership with Deepti Sharma, which strengthened India’s grip. After winning the first ODI, Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
