The Women in Blue, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, secured a 143-run victory in the first ODI, leading the series 1-0. Smriti Mandhana earned Player of the Match with 117 runs off 127 balls, her 6th ODI century.
In the 2nd ODI, South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt chose to field. Indian openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana started cautiously. Nonkululeko Mlaba dismissed Shafali, bringing Dayalan Hemalatha to the crease. Hemalatha and Mandhana added 62 runs before Hemalatha was dismissed by Masabata Klaas. Harmanpreet Kaur then joined Mandhana for a 171-run partnership. Mandhana scored a career-best 136, and Kaur hit 103 off 88 balls. A quick 25 off 13 balls from Richa Ghosh helped India post 325/3.
The match’s first innings witnessed two centuries, with commendable performances by vice-captain Smriti Mandhana’s 136 runs, followed by a century by Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, leaving fans at the edge of their seats and sparking discussions on social media platforms. Here are some highlights from the match:
Moment of joy for Smriti Mandhana on completing her Century 😍🇮🇳#CricketTwitter #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/RroTsSkbbN
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) June 19, 2024
🚨 RECORD 🚨
Smriti Mandhana is now the 3rd youngest to score 7 ODI Centuries.#CricketTwitter #INDvSA via: @_hypocaust pic.twitter.com/nnfTyMrSro
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) June 19, 2024
Highest 3rd wicket Partnership for India in WODIs
Anjum Chopra, Jaya Sharma 223* runs vs PAK-W
Anjum Chopra, Arundhati Kirkire 180 runs vs WI-W
Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur 171 runs vs SA-W
Smriti Mandhana, Mithali Raj 151* runs vs NZ-W
Anjum Chopra, Chanderkanta Kaul… pic.twitter.com/yTeW4uYZQ8— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) June 19, 2024
4⃣,6⃣,4⃣ to complete CENTURY! 🔥
HARMANPREET KAUR was on 88*(85) at the 49.2 over then she smashed 4,6,4 and completed her 6th hundred. 🫡 #CricketTwitter #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/eNNHDrzAz2
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) June 19, 2024
Did Harman just say “SAU BAN GAYE” 🤭😂
It was a long time coming and here we are. Top knock, Skipper 🙌🏻@ImHarmanpreet | #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/aeU72aNfCY
— shreya (@shreyab27) June 19, 2024
🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Maiden ODI Wicket for Smriti Mandhana. #CricketTwitter #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/2SbG9b83Wv
— Female Cricket (@imfemalecricket) June 19, 2024