In the thrilling curtain-raiser first ODI of the India Women vs South Africa Women multi-format series, the Women in Blue secured a commanding 145-run victory, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.
Smriti Mandhana’s century and debutant Asha Sobhana’s four-wicket haul were pivotal in leading India to this impressive win at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Opting to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 265/8, with Mandhana scoring 117 and valuable contributions from Deepti Sharma (37) and Pooja Vastrakar (31). South Africa’s bowlers, led by Ayabonga Khaka who claimed 3 wickets for 47 runs, put up a commendable effort.
Chasing 266, South Africa lost their skipper Laura Wolvaardt early in the first over to Renuka Singh’s pace attack. The Proteas struggled to build significant partnerships, losing wickets regularly and ultimately getting bowled out for 122. Sune Luus top-scored with 33, while Asha Sobhana, on her debut, claimed 4 wickets for 21 runs, and Deepti Sharma took 2 wickets for 10 runs, leading India’s bowling attack. Mandhana was named Player of the Match for her stellar performance. India leads the three-match ODI series 1-0, with the next game scheduled for June 19, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
For Fans in India:
Indian fans can enjoy the live telecast of the IND-W vs SA-W 2nd ODI on the Sports 18 channels. For those who prefer streaming the match online or are on the move, JioCinema offers free live streaming of the event. This ensures that no cricket enthusiast in India misses out on the action as the Indian Women’s team takes on the South African Women’s team in what promises to be a thrilling series.
– Live Telecast: Sports 18 channels
– Live Streaming: JioCinema (free)
For Fans in South Africa:
Supporters in South Africa can tune in to the match at 10:00 AM SAST (South African Standard Time) on Wednesday, June 19. The live telecast of the IND-W vs SA-W 2nd ODI will be available on SuperSport Variety 2, SuperSport Grandstand, and SuperSport 490 channels. Additionally, fans can stream the match live via the SuperSport app or the supersport.com website.
– Live Telecast: SuperSport Variety 2, SuperSport Grandstand, and SuperSport 490 channels
– Live Streaming: SuperSport app and supersport.com website
This comprehensive coverage ensures that cricket fans in both countries can enjoy every moment of the action-packed series, featuring nail-biting finishes and memorable performances.