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Unlike the men's squad, which played intra-squad games in Southampton ahead of the WTC final, the women prepared only in the nets which might hurt them in the four-day game.

The Indian women are playing a Test match for the first time in seven years. The last time they played was in November 2014, when they beat South Africa in Mysore.

Mithali says it is good to have men’s team in England as they have played lot there

The BCCI, in its last Apex Council meeting, had also approved the tour of Australia ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand next year.

In the words of skipper Mithali Raj, India looked underprepared in their first series in 12 months

Mithali-led team draws level with nine-wicket victory

India lost the first ODI by eight wickets.

Having begun Tuesday's match on an attacking note, equipped by good speed and precision in rotating the ball, India looked for potential openings in the striking circle.

To understand the extent of this pressure, Shaadi.com conducted a study to delve deeper into the mindset of Indian women towards matchmaking.