IND-W vs AUS-W 2nd ODI: Struggle of Indian batsmen in Hobart, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Raval gave a solid start

News India Live, Digital Desk: The Indian women’s team has made a struggling start against Australia in the second ODI match being played at ‘Ninja Stadium’ (Bellerive Oval) in Hobart. After the defeat in the first ODI, the Indian team, aiming to level the series, won the toss and decided to bat first. The Indian women’s team had made a steady start, but the Australian spinners tightened the noose in the middle overs. After the half-century partnership between Smriti Mandhana and young Pratika Raval, India has lost its key wickets.1. Latest Scoreboard (Live Score Summary) India (IND-W): 100/3 (23 overs) Current batsman: After the dismissal of Harmanpreet Kaur and Rodrigues, the pressure on the crease has increased. Pratika Rawal: 52 runs (81 balls) – run out Smriti Mandhana: 31 runs (37 balls) – bowled (Ashley Gardner) 2. Key Highlights of the match: Strong opening: Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal made a partnership of 77 runs for the first wicket. Mandhana was looking in an aggressive mood, but once again got bowled by Ashley Gardner and returned to the pavilion. Pratika Raval’s half-century: Young batsman Pratika Raval showed great patience and completed her half-century, but unfortunately she was run out on a direct throw from Beth Mooney on the personal score of 52 runs. Australian comeback: Jemimah Rodrigues (11) was also out cheaply. Annabel Sutherland and Ashley Gardner have kept the Indian run rate in check.3. Series Status: Australia is currently leading 1-0 in the 3-match series. 1st ODI: Australia won by 6 wickets in Brisbane. Today’s target: India will have to score at least 240-250 to save the series, as batting may become easier later on the Hobart pitch. 4. Pitch and weatherPitch: The fast bowlers got some bounce in the early overs, but now there is turn for the spinners. Temperature: The weather in Hobart is pleasant (about 22°C), and there is no chance of rain.