Fine fifties from Smriti, Harmanpreet powers India to 172/3 against Sri Lanka in Women's T20 WC clash

Dubai [UAE], October 9 (ANI): A 98-run opening partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, along with a blistering knock from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, propelled India to 172/3 in their Group A Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Wednesday.

Smriti Mandhana scored her fifty off 36 deliveries, hitting four boundaries and a maximum, while her partner Shafali Verma played an anchor role, scori