Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on India's approach after decimating Sri Lanka in T20I series opener

The Indian women's team put on a show in the T20I series opener against Sri Lanka as they shot down a modest total of 122 in just 14.4 overs at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.  Smriti Mandhana (25) provided them the stability up top while Jemimah Rodrigues (69*) stayed unbeaten to see India cross the finish line in partnership with Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who played a handy 15-run knock.

Talking at the post-match presentation. Kaur opened up on the areas that India are still working on despite a clinical show and why she chose to bat second after winning the toss, underlining the key thought process behind the overall decision.

Speaking on the fielding effort, including the catching, Kaur said, “Yeah, with bat and ball, yes. Fielding is something we are really working hard on, but I don't know why we keep dropping catches. Next match we will come up with an even better approach.”

Explaining the conditions in play, Kaur added, “Yeah, it's wet. No doubt about it. But it's not an excuse. We know these conditions are going to be there. But yeah, I think that is something which we really need to think about because at crucial matches, these things can cost us. But yeah, next match, I am sure we will come up with a better approach.”

She concluded with a word about her decision to field first, stating, “Well, we are also playing after almost a month. So, we don't want to unnecessarily challenge ourselves. I think I feel whatever is the condition, just think how we can do better for our team. So, I think today was something we wanted to bowl first and then chase and I think that went really well. So, I don't want to unnecessarily keep challenging ourselves. So, I think it's better to go how situation and how we can show a better approach.”