Deepti Sharma played a brilliant innings of 62 runs in the first ODI against England, with the help of which Team India achieved the target of 259 with 10 balls remaining. Deepti was elected the best player of the match, after winning the award, she revealed which shot she learned from Rishabh Pant.

Although this shot Rishabh Pant did not teach him, but Deepti picked it up by watching Pant playing this shot. After the match, she said, “I was looking for such occasions, I wanted to form a partnership with Jemima and were looking at 5-6 runs in every over.

This shot learned by looking at Pant!

Deepti Sharma further said, “I did a lot of work on sweep shots in the beginning, and it helps a lot on such a pitch. I practiced a lot of sixes with a hand, I picked up this shot with Rishabh Pant. We have played first in England and we enjoy the condition here.”

A magnificent knock. A Crucial Spell. A mind-boggling one-handed Six

And … Wait for it … a long fun guest appearance

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Jemima Rodriguez’s catch imposed impact

The third wicket of England’s innings fell at 91, after which the fourth wicket fell at 97 and India’s hold from here became a bit strong. The fourth wicket was named after the fielder Jemima, who sent the pavilion to the pavilion by putting a brilliant dive.

Jemi takes flight and the england skipper takes the long walk back to the dugout

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England scored 258 runs while batting first. India’s opening pair Pratika Rawal (36) and Smriti Mandhana (28) got a good start. Jemima scored 48 runs and strengthened the hold of 90 runs with Deepti Sharma. After winning the first ODI, Harmanpreet Kaur & Team has taken a 1-0 lead in the series.