A thrilling game at M Chinnaswamy stadium ended in a nail-biting victory for the Indian women's cricket team as they clinched the series title against South Africa. The Proteas gave it their all with a record-four century performances from Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur. It was the Indian team's consistency and teamwork that won them the match in the end, with Pooja Vastrakar's sensational last over denying the Proteas a potential win.
Harmanpreet Kaur's Record-Breaking Century Leads India to Series Victory against South Africa
In a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Indian women's cricket team emerged victorious against South Africa, clinching the series title in the process. The match featured a record-breaking quartet of centuries from Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur.
Match Summary
South Africa posted an impressive total of 274/7 after winning the toss and batting first. Wolvaardt (137) and Kapp (137) struck sublime centuries to set the tone for their innings. In response, India struggled at first but recovered thanks to Mandhana (148) and Kaur (108*). Together, they stitched together a 143-run partnership that propelled India towards a competitive score of 277/5.
The match remained evenly poised until the final over. South Africa needed 22 runs to win, but Vastrakar delivered a sensational last over, conceding only 10 runs and sealing a thrilling victory for India.
Harmanpreet Kaur's Stellar Performance
Kaur's unbeaten century was a testament to her exceptional batting skills and leadership qualities. The Indian captain played an instrumental role in orchestrating her team's victory, guiding them through a challenging run chase and ultimately securing the series title.
Background
The India-South Africa series was a closely fought contest that showcased the growing strength and competitiveness of women's cricket. Both teams displayed exceptional skill and determination throughout the series, with a number of individual performances worthy of recognition.
Top 5 FAQs
1. Who scored the most runs in the match? Answer: Smriti Mandhana and Laura Wolvaardt, both with 148 runs.
2. Who took the most wickets in the match? Answer: Shikha Pandey, with 3 wickets.
3. What was Harmanpreet Kaur's batting average in the series? Answer: 64.25
4. Has India ever won a series against South Africa in women's cricket before? Answer: No, this was India's first series victory against South Africa in women's cricket.
5. Who is the captain of the Indian women's cricket team? Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur
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