Smriti has been in fine form for India at the top of the order and has formed a great opening partnership with Pratika to be a crucial cog in the Indian batting line-up. Though the duo didn\u2019t have a memorable outing in the 59-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening game, they are expected to bounce back in the future matches.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSince the time Pratika joined the team, we have had big partnerships. I think it helps the batting order that follows, and we can calculate the innings ahead. The duo has taken a lot of pressure off us and made our job easier,\u201d said Harmanpreet to JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti, India\u2019s vice-captain, also lauded Pratika for stepping up to the rigours of international cricket in quick time. \u201cPratika and I are very similar. We like to do our routines and don\u2019t talk much on the field. There\u2019s a lot of calmness in the way we play.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cPratika is not a product of the Women's Premier League (WPL) but has come up through the domestic setup. For her to have matched the level of international cricket in just the last 8 months is commendable,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Smriti, India\u2019s vice-captain, also lauded Pratika for stepping up to the rigours of international cricket in quick time. \u201cPratika and I are very similar. We like to do our routines and don\u2019t talk much on the field. There\u2019s a lot of calmness in the way we play.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In reply, India bowled out Sri Lanka for 211 and get their campaign off to a winning start. India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, are scheduled to face arch-rivals Pakistan at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n