Smriti Mandhana believes India's consecutive 3-0 ODI series victories against the West Indies and Ireland have set them up with the perfect momentum for the upcoming World Cup. With six straight ODI wins, Mandhana emphasizes the need to maintain this form for their best year in one-dayers.
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