India A led by skipper Sanika Chalke suffered a crushing 51-run defeat in the first game of the Under-19 Triangular series against South Africa led by skipper Kayla Reyneke in Pune.
India B led by skipper Niki Prasad was up against South Africa led by skipper Kayla Reyneke in the 2nd game of the series.
A clinical show from the India B bowlers restricts South Africa to 96/8
The South African skipper Kayla Reyneke won the toss and opted to bat first. The visitors got off to the worst possible start, losing more than half their side inside the first 12 overs of the innings. Seshnie Naidu joined wicket-keeper batter Karabo Meso at the crease and the duo instilled some hope of posting a competitive total on the board for South Africa with a much-needed 37-run 7th wicket partnership. They took the team closer to the 100-run mark, however, they couldn’t reach the three-figure mark as they were restricted to 96/8 in their quota of overs.
Keeper batter Karabo Meso (40 off 49 balls) contributed a significant chunk (around 42%) of the team’s total and was also the stand-out performer with the bat for South Africa. Parunika Sisodia (4-0-13-1), Mithila Vinod (4-0-19-1), and Anandita Kishore (3-0-15-2) were the star performers with the ball for India B.
G Kamalini top-scores for India B as they clinch the win in a thriller
Chasing a target of 97, the India B openers K Mahanthi Sree and wicket-keeper batter G Kamalini got the home side off to a steady start with a 19-run opening partnership. Fay Cowling picked up the wicket of K Mahanthi Sree to provide the first breakthrough for South Africa. Skipper Niki Prasad joined wicket-keeper batter G Kamalini at the crease and the duo stitched another crucial 37-run partnership to take their side past the 50-run mark.
A spirited fightback from the South African bowlers saw the home side collapse, losing their next six wickets for just 38 runs. However, Anaadi Tagde managed to keep her calm to guide India B over the line with 2 wickets in hand and three balls to spare. Wicket-keeper batter G Kamalini (37 off 40 balls) was a significant contributor with around 38% of the team’s runs in the chase. She was also the top performer with the bat for her side.
Ashleigh Van Wyk (4-0-19-3), skipper Kayla Reyneke (4-0-19-2), and Monalisa Legodi (4-0-12-0) were some of the positives with the ball for South Africa. On a rare occasion, a player from the losing side, wicket-keeper batter Karabo Meso (40 off 49 balls) was awarded the Player of the Match.
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