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Vastrakar, Mandhana shine against South Africa as India levels series with biggest T20Is win against Proteas

Mandhana and Verma shine in Chennai as India secures largest T20I win against Proteas.

Written by FE Online

July 9, 2024 23:06 IST

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar career-best 4/13 and Smriti Mandhana’s unbeaten half-century propelled India to a 10-wicket victory over South Africa in the final women’s T20 International, leveling the series 1-1. Left-arm spinner Radha Yadav contributed with a stellar 3/6 from three overs, helping India dismiss South Africa for just 84 in 17.1 overs after opting to bowl in Chennai on Tuesday.

During the match, Smriti Mandhana showcased an impressive batting performance, scoring 54 runs off 40 balls. Shafali Verma also contributed significantly with 27 runs off 25 balls. On the bowling side, Marizanne Kapp delivered an economical spell with figures of 2 overs, 3 runs, and no wickets, while Chloe Tryon bowled 2 overs, conceding just 8 runs without taking any wickets.

India’s most notable victories against South Africa, measured by balls remaining, including the most significant win in Chennai in 2024, where India secured a resounding victory with 55 balls to spare. In Lucknow in 2021, India achieved another impressive win, finishing the match with 54 balls remaining. Additionally, in Surat in 2019, India marked yet another remarkable victory, triumphing with 17 balls left.

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