Brisbane. Megan Schutt's careerbest spell of 519 left India reeling as they were bundled out for just 100 in 34.2 overs. None of the Indian batsmen were able to find their rhythm as their shot selection and running between the wickets also remained under question.
Harmanpreet said, “We bowled well, even though it was a disappointing score on the board. We still managed to take five wickets. Some of us started batting, but we could not take the batting till the end and ( “We (should) work on partnerships.”
After the match, Harmanpreet said, “We will keep working hard and think about it. Now we know the pitch and hopefully we will have some clear ideas for the next ODI – if we bat first we will How much score do we want and we will move ahead with a positive mindset.
Megan, who also took her first fivewicket haul in ODIs, played a key role in Australia defeating India. His brilliant efforts meant Australia now lead the threematch series 10.
Megan Schutt said, “The fact that I finally got some reward because Kim worked hard at the other end while I was taking wickets at the other end was really cool. To be honest, I felt I was a bit lost in the beginning, I wasn't at my best, but it was really good to take a few wickets in the end, that's something I feel good about on the day. Seems like it's over but the game ends really quickly It's a good thing to do.”
“It was really nice to play some good matches,” he said. We usually miss each other's company because we are in different places, but maybe in the first training week after coming back we were all complaining about it, but yesterday we took it easy. finished off. So obviously it's good to finish a little earlier, a little earlier to get everything done, but on Sunday we have to work very hard in the afternoon.”
With the second ODI being a oneday game at the same venue on Sunday, Megan feels it will be important to get the recovery routine right. Sunday will obviously be an early start, so there will be a bit of change, but hopefully there will be a bit of change in the morning and we can win the toss. “I think Adelaide always has a good crowd and there was a good crowd here tonight too, so hopefully we can start well again.”
Standin captain Tahlia McGrath praised the bowlers for making her life easier as a leader and praised debutant batsman Georgia Woll's unbeaten 46run knock. “It was important for us to start the series well today. My job was really easy because the bowlers were unbelievable, the fielding was excellent and then the volleys also did well.”
McGrath said, “Like I said when the plans work and when the bowlers execute them and the fielders support them, it feels good. So it was a great start for us today. We performed really well and Yes, it couldn't have happened without volley. I have the patience and confidence to open the batting and play those shots from the first ball, that's a special talent.”
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