Adam Mountford
BBC Test Match Special

That's extravagantly good. She's starting to move through the gears now.

Smriti Mandhana is in the mood now as she powers another one of her gorgeous straight drives away for a one-bounce four.

The next delivery she drives powerfully through to covers to make it back-to-back boundaries.

Two absolutely world class shots.

Melinda Farrell
BBC Test Match Special

She should have been taken twice. Ireland have been their own worst enemy in a way. But take nothing away from Smriti Mandhana.

Adam Mountford
BBC Test Match Special

Finally some timing for the India opener. It's been a struggle at times but that's more of the Smriti Mandhana we know.

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50 for Smriti Mandhanapublished at 14 overs

14 overs

Smriti Mandhana makes the most of her latest extra life by smashing Cara Murray away for a six over deep mid-wicket for a six to bring up her half-century.

A fine knock - but Ireland should have taken her wicket a while ago.

Melinda Farrell
BBC Test Match Special

It was a difficult catch. Mandhana had lost all shape, she dropped her bat and thought she was gone.

Adam Mountford
BBC Test Match Special

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A dropped catch again, the fielder slaps the ground in frustration. It's so difficult with this wind that is gusting.

Mandhana dropped on 46published at 13.1 overs

13.1 overs

Another drop.

Smriti Mandhana is convinced she is out as she top-edges the ball into the sky, but Arlene Kelly cannot dive and take the catch.

It was a tougher chance than the others, but still another missed opportunity.

A special moment for Harmanpreet Kaur who, on her 150th T20 international appearance, pushes the ball into the on side for two that moves her to 3,000 T20 international runs.

Smriti Mandhana then brings out another of her booming drives to dispatch the ball away for a one-bounce four.

Mandhana just four away from a half-century.

The wind is adding a bit of a chaotic quality to this game. You never quite know what is going to happen next.

Adam Mountford
BBC Test Match Special

The wind is really affecting play at the moment. Some fierce gusts.

If we are being honest, Smriti Mandhana should already be back in the hutch.

One of these catches should have been taken.

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Smriti Mandhana isn't bothered by a bit of wind. She has skipped down the track and launched Leah Paul back over her head for a one-bounce four.

Lovely shot.

Hats, umbrellas, bouncy castles. It's all kicking off.

Adam Mountford
BBC Test Match Special

The wind has really picked up, the umpire's hat has flown off. I wonder if we'll get some heavier bails out there.

The bouncy castle has gone down too.

Harmanpreet Kaur gets off the mark with a single to long-on as India reach 63-1 at the halfway stage.

The wind is really picking up at Gqeberha. The players' shirts are billowing in the breeze and an umbrella on the outfield tipped over before being moved to safety.

That wicket means the drinks break has been brought forward three balls.

That wicket will hopefully boost the Ireland players, who needed to clear their heads after all those spilled catches.

It does not get any easier though as India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is the new batter.

Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

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Huge relief! Especially from Laura Delany as that wasn't the best ball she's bowled.

That will be the lift Ireland need going into drinks. That's the spark, something that will reenergise Ireland.

Adam Mountford
BBC Test Match Special

Finally! That was a very, very good catch.