India put on a stellar performance with the ball and in the field to defeat South Africa and claim the series victory in the third T20I at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Opting to field first, India's bowlers restricted the visitors to just 84 runs, setting up an easy chase for the Indian batsmen. This win solidifies India's dominance at home in the series against South Africa.
India's T20I Series Triumph: A Stellar Display Against South Africa
On February 26, 2023, the Indian women's national cricket team clinched the T20I series against their South African counterparts with a resounding victory in the third and final match at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Background
The two teams had previously met in two T20Is, with both matches being won by India. In the first T20I, India chased down a target of 131 with six wickets in hand, while in the second T20I, they bowled South Africa out for just 108 runs and won by 10 wickets.
Match Summary
Opting to field first, India's bowlers put on a stellar performance, restricting South Africa to a meager total of 84 runs. Deepti Sharma was the star of the show, taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs in her four overs. Ayabonga Khaka (2/23) and Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/19) also contributed with key wickets.
In reply, India reached their target in just 13.1 overs, losing only one wicket along the way. Smriti Mandhana (48* off 25 balls) and Shafali Verma (23) led the charge with aggressive batting, ensuring a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Significance
This series victory further solidifies India's dominance at home against South Africa, who they have now defeated in three consecutive T20I series. It also provides a boost to the team's confidence ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in South Africa in February 2023.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is the captain of the Indian women's national cricket team? Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
2. Who is the leading run-scorer in this T20I series? Answer: Smriti Mandhana (104 runs)
3. Who is the leading wicket-taker in this T20I series? Answer: Deepti Sharma (5 wickets)
4. When and where is the next match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup? Answer: February 10, 2023, at Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa
5. Who is the defending champion of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup? Answer: Australia
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