India sealed the three-game series in the second match with a dominant display of batting, led by Harleen Deol's century and supported by fifties from Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, and Jemimah Rodrigues. The West Indies team struggled in response, with Priya Mishra taking three wickets and Deepti Sharma, Titas Sadhu, and Rawal each taking two. With a strong showing, India is looking to cap off the series with another win in the final ODI match.
In a must-win match for New Zealand, skipper Sophie Devine won the toss and chose to bat first against India in the 2nd Women's ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the previous match, India won by 59 runs thanks to strong performances by debutant Tejal Hasabnis and all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who scored 42 and 41 runs, respectively. The Indian team will look for a repeat performance to secure the series win.
India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur expressed disappointment for not making use of loose deliveries during her partnership with Deepti Sharma, leading to a nine-run loss to Australia in a crucial T20 World Cup match in Dubai. With this defeat, India's chances of qualifying for the semifinals now hinge on the outcome of New Zealand vs Pakistan match. India can still make it to the final four if Pakistan is able to beat New Zealand. However, India's inferior fielding performance and Australia's experienced side proved to be the decisive factors.
Indian bowlers Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma shined as they took two wickets each to limit Australia to 151/8 in a crucial match at the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. However, India faced a tough start as Asha Sobhana suffered an injury pre-match and was replaced by Radha Yadav. In addition, Australia also had to make changes to their team due to injuries and ended up struggling against the strong Indian bowling attack.
In a thrilling match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, New Zealand's women's cricket team sets a challenging target of 161 runs for India to chase. Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma, the four-down players, are leading India's fight to reach the target. With strong performances from Sophie Devine, Rosemary Mair, and Lea Tahuhu, New Zealand was able to post a total of 160 for 4. The game is on, and the audience is eagerly watching to see if India can score the required runs and secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Top Indian women's cricket players Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Smriti Mandhana were selected in the Women's Big Bash League overseas draft for the upcoming season. Sharma was chosen by Melbourne Stars, Rodrigues was drafted by Brisbane Heat, and Mandhana was pre-signed by Adelaide Strikers. This marks a significant moment for Indian representation in the WBBL, with six players being selected in the first three rounds.
Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will square off against Chamari Athapaththu's Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup Final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. India, who have been dominant throughout the tournament, will be banking on strong performances from their openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, as well as star bowlers Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh. Both bowlers have been the most economical in the tournament and will look to stifle the Sri Lankan batting lineup. Stay updated with the live score and updates of the match here.
The Indian women's cricket team, who has dominated their opponents in this year's Asia Cup, will defend their title against Sri Lanka in the final on Sunday. With strong performances from top-order batters Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma, as well as bowlers Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh, India has been able to secure easy wins over Pakistan, UAE, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The team will aim to continue their unbeatable streak and claim a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the 15-member squad for India's participation in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2024. The squad will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur, with Smriti Mandhana as her deputy. The same squad will also play against Pakistan, UAE, and Nepal in the group stage at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. One of the notable inclusions in the squad is 21-year-old wicket-keeper batter, Uma Chetry, who will make her T20I debut for the national side. The squad also boasts a strong batting line-up with the likes of Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, and Jemimah Rodrigues.
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