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“Overview Rawal shared that her understanding with Mandhana feels completely natural. In just 16 ODI innings together, the duo has piled up 1,270 runs at an impressive average of 79.37. Their partnership includes seven fifty-run stands and five century stands Advertisment The opening pair of Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana has been one of the biggest strengths of the current India Women”s cricket team. In just 16 ODI innings together, the duo has piled up 1,270 runs at an impressive average of 79.37. Their partnership includes seven fifty-run stands and five century stands, making them one of the most reliable opening combinations in the women”s game. Also Read: Pakistan threatens to boycott match against UAE in Asia Cup 2025 Even in the ongoing three-match home ODI series against Australia, the pair has delivered crucial starts. Despite India”s loss in the first match, Rawal and Mandhana gave the team a flying start with a 114-run stand. In the second ODI, where India bounced back to level the series 1-1, they added another 70 runs at the top. Speaking on the JioHotstar show Off the Pitch, Rawal shared that her understanding with Mandhana feels completely natural. “We already understand each other” – Rawal on Mandhana “I think it”s (understanding) quite easy and quite natural. We don”t have to talk much between innings, she does what she does best, and I do what I do best. There”s an understanding between us that feels natural, not made up,” she said. Rawal further explained that their similar personalities help their partnership. “Even off the field, she (Mandhana) is an introvert and so am I, though we”d call ourselves more ambiverts. Because of that, we don”t need to put in extra effort to connect, we already understand each other,” she added. On the field, Rawal admitted she enjoys batting with Mandhana immensely. Also Read: Asia Cup 2025: Sourav Ganguly supports Suryakumar”s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan players “On the field, the only focus is the next ball, and everything else follows step by step. I enjoy batting with her more than she enjoys batting with me, so it”s always great, especially the way she plays and takes on every ball. It”s just so amazing to see,” Rawal said.”