We bowled well: Harmanpreet focusses on positives after Brisbane humiliation

Harmanpreet Kaur, instead of focussing on the negatives of the game where Indian women were bowled out for 100 in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane, chose to focus on the positives. 

“We bowled well even though it was a disappointing total on board. We were still able to take five wickets,” Harman said in the post-match interview after India were able to get five Australian wickets before the low total was eventually chased. 

Reflecting on the batting effort where only Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodriguez and Richa Ghosh apart from Harmanpreet got to the double figures, the Indian skipper said, “A few of us got starts in the batting but we were not able to take the batting till the end and [we should] work on the partnerships. We will keep working hard and reflect on this.

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Talking about the learnings from the game, the 35-year-old said, “We know the pitch now and hopefully, have some clear ideas for the next ODI - the total we would want if we are batting first etc and come up with a positive mindset."

Tahlia McGrath, who is leading the Australian team in the absence of regular skipper Alyssa Healy, rated the game as an important start for the group. “My job was really easy because the bowlers were unbelievable, fielding was outstanding and then how good was Volley on that.”

“Like I said it's nice when plans come off, it's nice when the bowlers execute and fielders back them up. So it was a dream start for us today,” she added. 

The second game of the three-match series will be played at the same venue on November 8 (Sunday).

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