Indian women versus Australia women Pink Ball Test match day 2: Rain spoilsport after Smriti Mandhana’s century
It was another rain-affected day as the Indian team ended the 2 nd day in a strong position against Australia played at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast on Friday. Starting on the overnight score of 132 for 1, Smriti Mandhana was given a reprieve as she was caught by Beth Mooney, but Perry overstepped. After the chance, Mandhana showed intent and reached her maiden Test century off 170 balls with a lovely boundary. On the other hand, Punam Raut looked solid with the defense keeping the scoreboard ticking. Mandhana made the batting look at ease helping the visitors to go into a commanding position. She was not able to keep the shot down as McGrath took a simple catch at short midwicket. Mandhana and Raut added 102 runs for the 2 nd wicket. The Indian captain Mithali Raj came to the crease looking edgy and was not able to rotate the strike properly. The Australian bowlers kept tight lines and lengths not allowing Indian batters to score runs easily. Punam Raut walked out as the ump...