Both teams have 187 each at the end of the second women's T20I between Australia and India's 40 overs. The butterflies in the stomach were giving way to more suspenseful action for the 45,238 spectators and more who were supporting the hosts at the DY Patil Stadium.
For a squad that has previously lost in close games to Australia, they did well to maintain composure and make 20/1 in their six balls, keeping Australia five runs short to secure a stunning victory. One of the key players in India's victory was left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana, who smashed 79 in the chase before scoring 13 off three balls in the Super Over.
She acknowledged in the post-game press conference that she was unsure about the Super Over, which India was playing in for the first time in T20 Internationals, but that her perspective changed when young Richa Ghosh hit the first ball of the Super Over to long-on for six off debutant Heather Graham.
"I have played few Super Overs when I was there in Maharashtra and in little bit of Big Bash, where I had played a few Super Overs. I was pretty blank. I did not think that I would have to do this. When Richa (Ghosh) hit that first six, I was excited and I am not a very out-there person, who people can understand what is going on in my head, but that six was so massive that I was like, 'wow'!"
"After she got out, me and Harman (captain Harmanpreet Kaur) spoke about it and we knew that we could not afford to lose wickets. So, we just had to try and hit the boundary, rather than hitting a six. Because, this is a different rule as compared to the Big Bash, where all ten could bat."
"But here it was different. If we would have got out, our innings would have ended there. So, we had to be a bit smart and try and hit boundaries. I had actually aimed at a boundary but it went for a six. I was just really, really blank."
In her 49-ball knock on Sunday, Smriti was at her classiest while showing the utmost contempt for each bowler. Before she was hit while attempting to play a scoop off Annabel Sutherland, it appeared as though she might lead India to victory on her own. Richa's 13-ball 26 not out would mesmerise the crowd with three massive sixes, forcing a tie, but Smriti was left to mourn the play that led to her demise.
"While chasing, I did not want to make the same mistake that I did in the last match. Once a wicket falls, we get stuck for a few overs in terms of run rate, so in my head, I was trying to take it deep. I trusted people around me to hit sixes and I wanted to be there. Unfortunately, I do not know what shot I played!"
"When I was walking back after playing that shot, I told Richa, 'Khatam kar ke aana hai (Come after finishing it off).' She replied, 'haan didi' (Yes elder sister). I knew she would finish it off. I would have loved to be on the other end, but next time, I would try not to hit a stupid shot. Right from the Commonwealth Games, I have been timing well."
Smriti stated that the squad is attempting to modify itself in order to get close matches in their favour, something she feels will be a tremendous confidence booster with the five-match series tied at 1-1.
"The Australian team is outstanding. But we all support one another. The Indian team as a whole is attempting to improve on close matchups despite the fantastic fighting we have given them. Even when not many things go our way, people are learning to cope. The Indian squad might not have believed it possible to chase 45 off 25 balls a year ago, but we now have match-winners."
"The way Deepti, Richa, Devika batted, they are developing well. This game is going to help massively. The T20 World Cup is still some time away, but our first aim is to win this series. The way the first game went, to come back and win it in this fashion, that is going to boost up the confidence of all the girls."