India captain Harmanpreet Kaur lauded the bowlers and openers for taking the lead in the job of getting a comfortable victory over Pakistan in their first game of the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup.
At the top of the T20I bowlers' rankings, Englishwoman Sophie Ecclestone continued to be unopposed.
Harmanpreet lit up the gloomy atmosphere with a breath-taking display of magnificent shots in her knock of 143
In order to start the ODI series on a winning note, Mandhana, who was named "Player of the Match" for her outstanding 91 off 99 balls.
While Rohit was nominated for the prestigious Khel Ratna award, Ishant Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and Deepti Sharma were nominated for Arjuna Awards on Saturday.
After getting an invitation to bat first, India scored 130 for 8 in their stipulated quota of 20 overs, riding captain Harmanpreet Kaur's 34-ball 43, which was laced with three fours and two sixes.
The 21-year-old has played in 30 T20Is, taking 28 wickets with her off-spin at an average 22.92. She has also featured in 48 ODIs, taking 56 wickets at an average 27.39 with a best of six for 20. She also averages 41.81 with the bat in ODI cricket.
Star batswoman Veda Krishnamurthy will lead the India Green team in the tournament.
Mona Meshram scored unbeaten 14 runs off 12 balls.
From England vice-captain, Anya Shrubsole bagged two wickets.
