New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Each time Smriti Mandhana takes guard, there is an unspoken awareness that India's hopes are tethered to her bat. After India's near-miss in a record chase against Australia in Delhi on Saturday, her mindset reflected that it is grounded in simplicity even when the task is monumental. In doing so, Mandhana set a new benchmark for India, registering the fastest hundred by an Indian in 50 balls and the second fastest in women's ODIs, with only Meg Lanning's 45-ball blitz ahead of her. "The only thing is not to think (about) anything, just react to the ball. We knew the wicket is good, the outfield is fast and we'll get value for our shots. You don't have a choice when you're chasing 400, you have to play that brand of c...