India bats first and includes Prema Rawat in lineup
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
India has opted to bat in their latest fixture while bringing in Prema Rawat to the squad. Captain Smriti Mandhana mentioned that the decision aims to provide the middle-order batters with additional game time. The team is focused on completing a clean sweep in the series. The match details and ongoing score have not been specified.
- •India bats first in their current match.
- •Prema Rawat is included in the playing XI.
- •Smriti Mandhana cites middle-order experience as a reason for the change.
- •India aims for a clean sweep in the series.
- 1:32 PMESPNcricinfo — India bat and bring in Prema Rawat as they eye clean sweep
"Mandhana said the reason behind the decision was to give India's middle-order batters more game time
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