ShreyasIndia Women vs South Africa Women Result:
South Africa Women beats India Women by 12 runs in their 1st T20I in South Africa Tour of India which was held in Chennai. South Africa Team leads by 1-0.
Summary –
South Africa’s victory in the first T20I against India in Chennai marked a significant turnaround after their earlier losses in the ODI series and the Test match. The match was highlighted by Tazmin Brits’ resilient innings of 81 runs, which played a pivotal role in South Africa’s total of 189 for 4. Brits’ innings, characterized by its contrasting phases, set the stage along with Marizanne Kapp’s aggressive 57 runs off just 33 balls. Together, they formed a formidable partnership of 96 runs in just 9.2 overs.
In response, India began their chase strongly with Smriti Mandhana scoring a quick 46 runs off 30 balls. However, the momentum slowed after her dismissal until Jemimah Rodrigues accelerated the innings with a brisk half-century off 29 balls. Despite her efforts, India fell short by 12 runs, ending their innings at 177 for 4. This win provided South Africa with a morale-boosting start to their journey towards the women’s T20 World Cup, signaling a promising start to their T20I series against India.
The target was challenging, especially with South Africa’s spinners capitalizing on the slow pitch and the absence of dew. Despite Jemimah Rodrigues’ spirited effort that narrowed the equation from needing 47 runs off 18 balls to 21 runs off the final six deliveries, India ultimately fell short by 12 runs. Their attempt to stage a dramatic comeback was thwarted by South Africa’s effective use of their spinners and strategic bowling in the crucial final overs.
India lose despite of Mandana’s Half-Century –
Mandhana played a quick innings that helped India reach fifty runs by the fifth over. But after Verma got out, things slowed down. Hemalatha struggled to score as needed. Mandhana got out after trying a big shot, and Hemalatha also got out quickly after that. India were 87 for 3 after 11 overs, and South Africa saw a chance to win.
Rodrigues played well, finding gaps to get runs. Harmanpreet had cramps but hit a boundary to make India hopeful, needing 17 runs from 5 balls. But South Africa stayed calm and won the game, their first win of the tour.
First Innings
South Africa Women Score – 189/4 in 20.0 overs
South Africa Women Batting performance
Tazmin Brits 81(56)
Marizanne Kapp 57(33)
Pooja Vastrakar 4-23-2
Radha Yadav 4-40-2
Second Innings
India Women Score – 177/4 in 20.0 overs
India Women batting performance
Jemimah Rodrigues 53(30)
Smriti Mandhana 46(30)
Nadine de Klerk 4-30-1
Chloe Tryon 4-32-1
