In the chase at the Utilita Bowl, Deepti\u2019s unbeaten knock along with a 90-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues and Amanjot Kaur hitting 20 not out guided India to victory with 10 balls to spare and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I've faced this situation before and I knew that if I can be as calm as possible and composed (we can pull this chase off). That was a turning point for us, and we focused on building a partnership when I was batting with Jemi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe plan was clear - just take 5-6 runs an over, and we knew we can take this close. That's what we planned and that's what we did it. (Even after Jemimah was out), I was not nervous. I quite confident that if I stick there, I can finish the game for India. So, I was focusing more on that,\" said Deepti in the post-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The highlight of Deepti\u2019s unbeaten knock was a one-handed slog-sweep off fast bowler Lauren Bell, which the all-rounder admitted came from seeing how India men\u2019s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant executed it in his matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India\u2019s win in Southampton also means their final run of fine-tuning combinations for ODI World Cup has started on a winning note. \u201cI think as a team, we did really well in Sri Lanka and here also.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The highlight of Deepti\u2019s unbeaten knock was a one-handed slog-sweep off fast bowler Lauren Bell, which the all-rounder admitted came from seeing how India men\u2019s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant executed it in his matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The second ODI between India and England will take place at Lord's Cricket Ground on July 19.<\/p>\r\n\r\n