Coming in to bat after India were reduced to 7\/2 in the opening over, Rodrigues anchored the innings superbly with a fluent 69 off 40 balls while Yastika struck 54 off 40 deliveries as the duo added 126 runs for the third wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Their partnership helped India recover from the early blows inflicted by Lauren Bell and eventually post 188\/7 in 19.5 overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rodrigues said the stand with Yastika proved decisive in shaping India\u2019s innings. \u201cLot of credit to Yastika. She took a load off me. That partnership was crucial,\u201d Rodrigues said after receiving the Player of the Match award.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The India batter added that understanding the conditions and adapting quickly played a key role after the difficult start. \u201cWe assessed the conditions well. I think it was about playing the situation. T20 is all about momentum. It was important to be positive and patient,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rodrigues noted that Bell generated movement early in the innings and said India had to adjust accordingly on a surface that offered some grip. \u201cInitially, Bell got some movement. For an English pitch, there was some hold. Playing square off the wicket helped. My game is more about picking gaps. I trust my instincts and play my game,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from her batting, Rodrigues was also lively in the field during England\u2019s chase and said she thoroughly enjoys contributing on the field. \u201cI enjoy fielding. Today felt like a yo-yo session. I love fielding in the hot spots,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rodrigues noted that Bell generated movement early in the innings and said India had to adjust accordingly on a surface that offered some grip. \u201cInitially, Bell got some movement. For an English pitch, there was some hold. Playing square off the wicket helped. My game is more about picking gaps. I trust my instincts and play my game,\u201d she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The victory gave India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and marked their second-biggest win over England in Women\u2019s T20Is.<\/p>\r\n\r\n