India’s Women Cricket Team Wins Against South Africa in T20I Series

India’s women’s cricket team achieved a 10-wicket victory over South Africa in the third T20I match of a five-game series, leveling the series 1-1. After winning the toss, India chose to field and restricted South Africa to 84 runs. Pooja Vastrakar led the bowling attack with four wickets. In response, Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana chased the target in 10.5 overs. Vastrakar was named Player of the Match and Player of the Series.

Match Highlights

After winning the toss, Team India decided to field against South Africa. Harmanpreet Kaur’s decision proved beneficial as they bundled South Africa’s batting lineup to 84 in 17.1 overs. The Proteas women’s batters struggled, with Tazmin Brits scoring the highest with 20 runs.

Pooja Vastrakar led the Indian bowling attack, picking up four wickets in her 3.1-over spell, giving away just 13 runs. Radha Yadav also bagged three wickets, conceding only six runs in her three-over spell.

India’s Run Chase

During the run chase, Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana faced no pressure from the South African bowling attack. Verma scored 27 runs, while Mandhana scored an unbeaten 54 runs, leading India to chase the 85-run target in just 10.5 overs.

Player of the Match and Series

Pooja Vastrakar was named the Player of the Match for her outstanding bowling performance. She also clinched the Player of the Series award.