Getting back among runs just before the start of the Women’s World Cup has given a lot of confidence to India batter Harmanpreet Kaur who notched up a fifty against New Zealand in the final game of the series and followed it with a ton against West Indies in the warm-up fixture.
"Yes, definitely. There were ups and downs, the hundred I got (in the warm-up) has given me confidence. Even that innings against New Zealand was very crucial for me. Now it is very important for me to continue that," Harmanpreet said in the presser.
The right-hander further said that she is focusing on doing well for the team and the last two knocks have come at a perfect time to give her confidence.
"I have high expectations of myself because I know my importance for the team. Even I want to do well, sometimes things aren't going to be in your favour,” she said.
"But the last two innings which I played gave me a lot of confidence. When things aren't in your favour, lots of people talk about it but the good part is those who are close to me have always given me confidence. I am really thankful for them because during that time it is important to get confidence. I am getting back into my rhythm and I just hope I can continue this rhythm," she added.
India begin the campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday at Bay Oval.