India-Zimbabwe: Good to be back in the room and score runs: Pratika
India's women's cricket team secured a victory against Zimbabwe in the first ODI, led by a century from Pratika Rawal. The match also featured a strong bowling performance by N. Sree Charani.
Why it matters
The match marks a successful start for the new leadership under Smriti Mandhana and highlights the depth of the Indian women's cricket squad.
India-Zimbabwe: Good to be back in the room and score runs: Pratika left Century-maker Pratika was thrilled that the day panned out well for her. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/sport/ajvbdn/article71617227.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/TH24RAWAL.jpg VADODARA: Who will open with Smriti Mandhana? This was the big question on the lips of those watching as India set out to chase 198 in the first ODI against Zimbabwe here on Friday. Smriti, recently appointed full-time skipper, opted to open with Pratika Rawal, sending Shafali Verma to number 3, a spot usually occupied by Jemimah Rodrigues, who is missing due to injury. The results will have no one complaining, though, with Pratika scoring a solid century and Shafali blitzing away to a half-century, securing a simple win for India in the process.
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