In a high-stakes match, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's brilliant century and captain Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten half-century helped India defeat New Zealand by six wickets in the third ODI and win the series 2-1. Mandhana's 100 runs and Kaur's 59 not out were vital in chasing down the target of 233 set by New Zealand. The trophy was then lifted by Kaur and the team, celebrating the series win against a strong opposition.
With a brilliant 100 off 122, Smriti Mandhana guided India to a 6-wicket win against New Zealand in the series-deciding third ODI. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur also contributed with an unbeaten 70 runs, helping the hosts seal the three-match series 2-1. This was India's first ODI series win against New Zealand in four years.
Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana lead India to victory against New Zealand in the third ODI at Narendra Modi Stadium. In a close match, India's middle order struggled, but Kaur and Mandhana's partnership built a solid foundation for the victory. With this win, India takes a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Indian women's cricket team is gearing up for their first ODI against New Zealand, but without their captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced via a post on X that Kaur will be sitting out due to a niggle, leaving Smriti Mandhana to handle the captaincy. This comes after India's disappointing performance at the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which has sparked discussions about replacing Kaur as the T20 captain. Batting legend and former captain Mithali Raj suggests that if a change in leadership is necessary, it should be done sooner rather than later to ensure proper preparation for the next World Cup.
Despite a brilliant performance from Nat Sciver-Brunt, England was unable to stop West Indies from securing a six-wicket win in this ICC Women's T20 World Cup match. After initially struggling with the bat, the English team recovered with Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 57. However, Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph's impressive half-centuries helped the West Indies successfully chase down a target of 142 with two overs to spare. Adding to England's woes, captain Heather Knight was unable to play in the second innings due to a calf injury.
With New Zealand's win over Pakistan, the subcontinent teams have failed to make it to the knockouts of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup. This marks the third consecutive edition, and the fourth overall, where no subcontinent team has made it past the group stage. India, which has been the most successful subcontinent team in T20 World Cup history, has also suffered all four of its group-stage exits in editions hosted in Asia.
In a dominant win over Sri Lanka in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, Indian batters Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana put up a 98-run opening stand, with Verma scoring an impressive 50 runs in 38 balls. Verma credited their success to moving away from a pre-determined mindset and allowing each other to play to their strengths, particularly against spinners. This win boosts India's net run rate and solidifies their spot in the second spot in Group A.
In a dominant display, India secured a crucial victory over Sri Lanka at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and opener Smriti Mandhana led the way with half-centuries as India piled up a tournament high of 172-3. With this win, India keeps their semifinal hopes alive while Sri Lanka's chances are now eliminated. Catch the next match between Bangladesh and West Indies on October 10, 2024, at 2 pm GMT.
Former Indian cricketer and commentator, Sanjay Manjrekar is not pleased with the batting performances of the Indian women's cricket team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. He believes that the pitches in UAE are not suitable for players like Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, who rely on boundaries to score runs. India's defeat against New Zealand has made their road to semi-final qualification very difficult and they will have to rely on other results to go their way.
In a must-win game, India came out on top as they crushed Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup match. Asha Shobhana and Arundhati Reddy were the star performers with three wickets each as India's captain Harmanpreet Kaur (52) and her deputy Smriti Mandhana (50) led the team to a formidable total of 172/3 in 20 overs. Despite a recent loss to Pakistan, India's victory over Sri Lanka helped boost their net run rate and keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals alive. With a potential rematch against Australia on the horizon, India will need to continue their winning form to secure a spot in the knockout stages.