In a stunning turnaround India Women vs South Africa Women, India Women leveled the T20I series against South Africa Women with a commanding 10-wicket victory in the final match at Chennai on Tuesday. The hosts’ all-round performance, highlighted by Pooja Vastrakar’s career-best bowling figures and Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten half-century, proved too much for the visitors.
A clinical 🔟-wicket win in the 3rd T20I 🥳
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) July 9, 2024
The @IDFCFIRSTBank #INDvSA series is drawn 1⃣-1⃣
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Key Highlights of India Women vs South Africa Women 3rd T20I
- South Africa’s Batting Collapse: The visitors were bowled out for a mere 84 runs.
- Vastrakar’s Brilliance: Pooja Vastrakar recorded her career-best figures of 4-13.
- Radha Yadav’s Impact: She claimed 3-6 in three overs, including a double-wicket maiden.
- Mandhana’s Dominance: Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten 54 guided India to a comfortable chase.
Match Summary
South Africa Women: 84 all out (17.1 overs)
India Women: 85/0 (10.5 overs)
The match began with India electing to field, a decision that paid off immediately. South Africa’s batting, which had been impressive in the previous two T20Is, crumbled under pressure. From 45-3 in 7.4 overs, they lost 7 wickets for just 23 runs, ending their innings at 84.
Vastrakar was the wrecker-in-chief, taking two crucial wickets in a single over to break South Africa’s backbone. Radha Yadav then cleaned up the tail with a spectacular spell that included a double-wicket maiden.
In response, India’s chase was a masterclass in controlled aggression. Mandhana led the charge with 54 not out off 33 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. She was well supported by Shafali Verma (27* off 33), as the duo reached the target in just 10.5 overs.
This comprehensive victory not only levels the T20I series at 1-1 but also ends South Africa’s tour on a high note for India. It provides valuable momentum for both teams as they continue their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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