Led by a fluent 90-run knock by Smriti Mandhana, India's women's cricket team completed a three-match ODI series sweep against South Africa with a six-wicket victory. The Indian team, buoyed by support from 15,000 fans, chased down the target with over nine overs to spare at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. South Africa's captain Laura Wolvaardt's half-century and Tazmin Brits's contribution helped the team to a good start, but a sharp catch by Arundhati Reddy off her own bowling turned the tide in India's favor, leading to a collapse for the visitors.
India's Women's Cricket Team Sweeps ODI Series Against South Africa
In a thrilling display of cricketing prowess, India's women's cricket team secured a resounding 6-wicket victory over South Africa in the third and final ODI match of the series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With this triumph, India completed a comprehensive 3-0 series sweep.
A Dominant Performance
Led by the brilliant Smriti Mandhana, who scored a fluent 90 runs, India chased down South Africa's target of 210 with relative ease. The team exhibited exceptional resilience, chasing down the total with over nine overs to spare. Harmanpreet Kaur played a crucial role with a vital 46, while Deepti Sharma contributed with a decisive 30.
South Africa's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, played a valiant innings of 59, while Tazmin Brits's contribution of 50 provided a solid start for the visitors. However, Arundhati Reddy's sharp catch off her own bowling proved to be a turning point, triggering a South African collapse.
Fans Celebrate the Victory
The match was played amidst the enthusiastic cheers of over 15,000 fans, who witnessed a captivating display of women's cricket. The crowd erupted in celebration as India clinched the series victory, marking a significant milestone in their cricketing journey.
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