Women of India ruled the third and final T20I of South African women’s tour of India 2024they secured a convincing 10-wicket win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and leveled the series.
India has 84 borders with South Africa
Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, India Women showed some amazing bowling character. Pooja Vastrakar emerged as the wrecker-in-chief, claiming a stellar 4/13 spell in just 3.1 overs. The list of South African batsmen has been reduced by pressure, only one left Tazmin Brits (20 runs) and Anneke Bosch (17 runs) managed to cross the ten-figure mark. The entire team combined for a paltry 84 runs in 17.1 overs. Other Indian bowlers, incl Radha Yadav (3/6), entered with important sticks, limiting visitors to a below average number.
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Answering, the Indians opened, Shafali Verma again Smriti Mandhana, put together a match-winning partnership. Verma hit a quick-fire 27 runs off 25 balls, while Mandhana powered the chase with 54 runs off 40 runs, including eight fours and two sixes. Their unbeaten stand of 88 runs ensured that India chased the ball comfortably in 10.5 overs, showing their batting efficiency.
India beat South Africa by 10 wickets
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For her brilliant bowling performance that dismantled the South African batsmen, Pooja Vastrakar was adjudged Player of the Match. This comprehensive win cemented a well-deserved series win for India Women, who showed their prowess with both bat and ball throughout the tournament.
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