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. 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.

Source: dna March 22, 2018 07:20 UTC