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T20 Tri-series: Smriti Mandhana's smashing half-century takes India to 152/5 in opener

Indian women put up a competitive 152 for five against Australia in the opening encounter of the T20 tri-series, in Mumbai on Thursday.

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Smriti Mandhana plays a shot as Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy looks on during the first cricket match of the womens Twenty 20 (T20) Tri-Series between Indian and Australia at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on March 22, 2018.
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Indian women put up a competitive 152 for five against Australia in the opening encounter of the T20 tri-series, in Mumbai on Thursday.

Opener Smriti Mandhana, who has hit back-to-back half-centuries in recently concluded series, continued her good form with a 41-ball-67 studded with 11 boundaries and two sixes while all-rounder Anuja Patil struck 35 off 21 balls.

Spinner Ashleigh Gardner took 2 for 22 in 4 overs while seamer Ellyse Perry chipped in with 2 for 31.

Australia women cricket team won the toss and asked India to bat first.

Injured left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht was replaced by Rajeshwari Gayakwad. Jhulan Goswami made a comeback after missing out South Africa tour and series against Australia.

Brief Scores: India women 152/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 67 off 41 balls, Anuja Patil 35 off 21 balls, Ashleigh Gardner 2/22, Ellyse Perry 2/31) vs Australia. 

(With Agencies Inputs)

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