WATCH: Smriti Mandhana happy after taking her first wicket in international cricket | IND-W vs SA-W 2024
Indian women ate a won by 4 runs against South Africa Women in the second ODI with the highest score of M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, June 19
South Africa won the toss and elected to field first. Smriti Mandhana, the Indian opener, capped the innings with a brilliant knock of 136 runs. Harmanpreet Kaur supported him with a well-rounded 103 not out, which took India to 325 runs for the loss of just 3 wickets in 50 overs. And Kuleko Mlaba he was the pick of the South African bowlers, they got 2 wickets for 51 runs.
Smriti Mandhana bursts with joy
In a surprising turn of events, Mandhana emerged as an unexpected bowling hero. In the 14th over of South Africa’s chase, he wasted it dangerously Sune Luus for just 12 runs. This was Mandhana’s first dream with the ball, as it was his first wicket in international cricket. He was as happy as the referee Richa Ghosh complete a comfortable grip.
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Undefeated Laura Wolvaardt’s knock doesn’t work
South Africa fought back valiantly, led by a superb century from the off Laura Wolvaardt (135 not out) and a gritty 114 from Marizanne Kapp. However, consistent bowling from the Indian attack, with Deepti Sharma again Pooja Vastrakar they got two wickets apiece, putting the Proteas at 321/6 in their 50 overs, failing miserably at the tage.
This thrilling victory gave India a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The Women in Blue won the series opener comprehensively by 143 runs at the same venue on Sunday, June 16. Mandhana hit 127 off 117 balls in that match.
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This article was originally published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
