\u201cIt was the best seat in the house for me,\u201d Mandhana said after the match. \u201cThe way everyone bowled and executed the plans was really special to watch.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The captain reserved particular praise for Lauren Bell, who led the charge with the new ball. With 15 dot deliveries in the inning, Bell was outstanding and returned with a figure of 1\/16. \u201cLauren wasn\u2019t letting anyone touch the ball in the Power-play. That\u2019s how you want to start your bowling innings after winning the toss,\u201d Mandhana said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Mandhana also pointed to tactical improvements from RCB\u2019s previous outing. \u201cWe were not really on point in the first match in terms of the field sets. We executed the plans despite the left-right combination throughout the 20 overs,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the chase, Mandhana played a supporting role as Grace Harris produced a breathtaking assault. \u201cAll I need to do is take a single and give the strike to Grace Harris. It\u2019s her own thing to do. Shafali, Grace \u2014 all these players you just have to give them a single, and they will do the job.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
RCB\u2019s decision to open the batting with Harris paid rich dividends, with the Australian smashing 85 off 40 balls in a record 137-run opening partnership. Mandhana explained the thinking behind the move.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the chase, Mandhana played a supporting role as Grace Harris produced a breathtaking assault. \u201cAll I need to do is take a single and give the strike to Grace Harris. It\u2019s her own thing to do. Shafali, Grace \u2014 all these players you just have to give them a single, and they will do the job.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite RCB\u2019s perfect start to the season \u2014 two wins from two matches and a place at the top of the table \u2014 Mandhana struck a cautious note about the road ahead. \u201cOne thing I have learnt at RCB is not to speak too far ahead of yourself. Just put your hard work in, and this is the hardest-working group we have got in the last three to four years,\u201d she said. \u201cLet\u2019s see how it goes around.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n