‘I love chasing,’ says Tejal Hasabnis after India’s easy win |

NEW DELHI: Tejal Hasabnis played a key role in India's easy six-wicket win over Ireland in the first women's ODI in Rajkot on Friday.
Hasabnis scored a fluent, unbeaten 53 off 46 in the middle to help India score 239.
En route to her maiden ODI 50, Hasabnis hit nine boundaries and showed her composure under pressure in the chase.
“I feel great. I was able to contribute to the team's success, and that's important. My game plan was pretty simple. I looked at the scoreboard. I love the chase,” she said.
Hasabnis explained her approach during the innings and adapted her strategy to the game situation.
“According to the scorecard, my plan was there. [When on 49] It was all about one run, so play after the ball. The free kick I took gave me confidence.”
Hasabnis now wants to maintain her strong form and consistently contribute to the team's success.
“I’m going to keep going and try to be consistent.”
Half-centuries from Pratika Rawal and Tejal Hasabnis gave the Indian women an easy victory as the hosts took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
The match was the first women's cricket match ever played in Rajkot.
Before the game, Sayali Satghare received her cap from captain Smriti Mandhana.
The other two games in the series will also be played at the same venue.