Ind W vs Aus W live: Smriti Mandhana injury dampens India's victory celebrations

Team India received a major injury scare when ir star player Smriti Mandhana had to be forced off field after just one over in Australia's chase in ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 opener in Sydney. incident happened when defending champions Australia were beginning ir pursuit of 133 to win first match of ICC Women's T20 World Cup match at Showground Stadium. Although, that did t stop India from clinching an impressive victory.

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Ind w vs Aus W live score: Smriti Mandhana injury 

Smriti Mandhana injury incident happened during fifth delivery of chase. Australia opener Alyssa Healy pushed ball through cover, leading to Smriti Mandhana pursuing ball to rope. She put in dive to retrieve ball but in that process, she went onto collide with advertising hoardings which was near boundary line.

Ind w vs Aus W live score: Smriti Mandhana injury 

Despite saving boundary, Mandhana landed on her left arm before her shoulder slammed into electronic board. Despite being treated for pain, she lasted just one more ball before being taken away from field for furr treatment.  extent or exact nature of injury remains unclear. This Smriti Mandhana injury could be a big issue for Team India,, who are eyeing to win tournament.

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Ind w vs Aus W live score: Smriti Mandhana runs 

23-year-old left-hander is a key member in Team India's batting line-up. She along with young Shafali Verma shoulder responsibility of providing a quick start at top. In India innings, Mandhana scored 10 runs from 11 balls before being trapped LBW by Jess Jonassen. India's next game is t until Monday (February 24) when y face Bangladesh in Perth.

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Ind W vs Aus W live score: Poonam Yadav's four-wicket haul

India spinner Poonam Yadav ripped through Australian batting line-up, picking up 4 wickets in match to bring India closer to victory. Defending 133 runs to win, Poonam Yadav picked up wickets of Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry and Jess Jonassen. spinner conceded only 19 runs from her 4 overs to help her team to victory by 17 runs. She was awarded Player of Match award.

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Ind W vs Aus W live: Team India open ir campaign with win 

After been put into bat first, India got a good start thanks to Shafali Verma's quick runs. Australians made a comeback of sorts with wickets of Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Harmanpreet Kaur. Jemimah Rodrigues and Deepti Sharma n put up a good partnership to help India post 132/4. Defending small total, Poonam Yadav and Shikha Pandey bowled brilliantly to take India to victory.  

IND W vs AUS W live streaming

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