The Women in Blue clean swept the three-match ODI series in the ongoing South Africa vs India multi-format series. They won the curtain-raiser by 143 runs, followed by a narrow 4-run victory in the second ODI, and chased down the target of 216 runs in the final ODI with 56 balls to spare under Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership.
South Africa, opting to bat first, scored 215/8, with Laura Wolvaardt scoring 61 runs and Tazmin Brits supporting with 38. Deepti Sharma and Arundhati Reddy both claimed 2 wickets. In response, India’s openers Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana provided a solid start. Despite Mandhana falling short of a third consecutive century with 90, Harmanpreet Kaur’s steady innings of 42 runs ensured India’s win with six wickets in hand.
India’s dominant performance thrilled fans and sparked discussions on social media platforms. Here are some highlights from the match:
HISTORY IN BENGALURU!!!!!
– Smriti mandhana most Runs in 3 ODIs series of india women cricket history!!!!🐐🇮🇳#INDvSA #SmritiMandhana pic.twitter.com/OsCmgb9nkr
— Cricketman (@Manojy9812) June 23, 2024
INDIA WOMEN WON THE ODIS SERIES AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA
3-0!!!!!– Smriti mandhana 🇮🇳
THE MVP 🇮🇳🐐#INDvSA #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/B8sLKHUk74— Cricketman (@Manojy9812) June 23, 2024
A clean sweep in what has been a series to remember for the women in blue!
An out and out team effort, especially in today’s match after South Africa was 102/0 💙
— Aman Sarda (@amann_2) June 23, 2024