India all-rounder Sneh Rana addressed concerns over her team’s fielding after the dominant 102-run victory against Australia in the second ODI at New Chandigarh. The win, coming after an eight-wicket loss in the series opener, marked India’s first home ODI triumph over Australia in 18 years. The team now prepares for the series decider at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Rana emphasized the importance of fitness and continuous improvement. She said, “I think one bad day at the office doesn’t define our character. We are really working hard on it – the fielding department. In the last match, we did really well. Ups and downs happen, but we are definitely working on it. Yes, we are working on our fitness sessions. That is helping us in our fielding department and catching as well." Rana also highlighted coach Amol Muzumdar’s philosophy of resilience. She added, “See, this is his motto – always fight back. Every time, whenever we go to our dressing room, he always writes, ‘fight back’. One ball here and there can happen, but we have to fight back till the end." Read also: Snubbed Indian Star Shines Despite Career Dead-End Focus on Batting and Young Talent Despite Renuka Singh Thakur’s injury scare, Rana confirmed the pacer is recovering well. She also praised the middle-order for stabilising India’s batting after early inconsistencies. Rana stated, “Our batters are playing a very good role, and everyone is aware of their roles. No matter how much time a batter gets, I think they are doing their job." Rana contributed 24 runs, including three boundaries, in the second ODI. She reflected on her role as an all-rounder: “I come into the team as an all-rounder, so I have to really live up to the expectations of myself and my team. I am working a lot on my batting, in the back-end, especially in big shots.” She also commended younger players like N. Shree Charani for their clarity and willingness to learn. “Today’s youngsters are already very smart. They know their role and they have a lot of clarity on what they have to do. It becomes very easy for us to communicate with them.” India’s focus on fitness, fielding, and mentorship appears central as they prepare for the deciding ODI in New Delhi.