NEW DELHI: Tejal Hasabnis played a key role in India’s easy six-wicket win over Ireland in the first women’s ODI in Rajkot on Friday.
Hasabnis struck a fluent unbeaten 53 off 46 in the middle to help India hunt down 239.
On the way to her maiden ODI fifty, Hasabnis hit nine boundaries, demonstrating composure in the pressure run chase.
“I feel great. I could contribute to the team’s success and that matters. My game plan was pretty simple. I was looking at the scoreboard. I love chasing,” she said.
Hasabnis explained her approach during the innings, adapting her strategy based on the game situation.
“According to the scorecard, my plan was there. [When on 49] It was just a matter of one run, so play according to the ball. That free hit which I hit gave me confidence.”
Hasabnis now aims to maintain her strong form and contribute consistently to the team’s success.
“I’ll keep moving forward and try to be consistent.”
Half-centuries from Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis propelled India Women to easy win as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The match was the first ever women’s cricket game hosted in Rajkot.
Before the game, Sayali Satghare received her cap from captain Smriti Mandhana.
The other two matches of he series will also be played at the same venue.
