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  • IND VS SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Teams, Probable Playing XI, Predicted Winner, Pitch Report, Injury Update -ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Today Match

    IND vs SA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Teams, Probable Playing XI, Predicted Winner, Pitch Report, Injury Update and more from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Today Match between India and South Africa. This match between India and Netherlands is the 30th match of the tournament and the eighteenth one of the Super 12. Today’s match is scheduled to take place at Perth Stadium from 4:30 PM IST. You can stream it live on the Hotstar app.

    India vs South Africa Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Teams

    Top 3 Picks for the Dream11 Prediction for IND vs SA Today’s Match:

    1- Virat Kohli: The man of chases proved his worth against Pakistan by playing one of the finest T20I innings ever. He also played a match-winning knock against the Netherlands as well. It’s a no-brainer to have Kohli as the first pick in your Dream11 team for IND vs SA in today’s match at ICC T20 World Cup.

    2- Quinton de Kock: The left-handed opener for South Africa came back to form with a fighting fifty against Bangladesh. He is expected to score big against the Indians.

    3- Rilee Rossouw: With two back-to-back centuries to his name in T20I cricket, Rilee Rossouw is a must-pick in the Dream11 team for the IND vs SA match. The last time India played against South Africa, Rilee blasted a hundred.

    India vs South Africa Dream11 Team Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:

    Captain Choice: Virat Kohli

    Vice-Captain Choice: Quinton de Kock

    IND vs SA Dream11 Team Prediction Tips:

    Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock (VC)

    Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Rilee Rossouw, David Miller

    All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Aiden Markaram

    Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh

    Fantasy Cricket- Suggested Dream11 Team for India vs South Africa:

    India vs South Africa Probable Playing XIs

    India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

    South Africa: Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Tabraiz Shamsi/Lungi Ngidi/Marco Jansen

    India vs South Africa Today Match ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Pitch Report and Injury Updates

    India and South Africa are going to play on the used pitch after the match between Pakistan and Netherlands concludes. Perth Stadium is producing a lot of low-scoring games this year, and this might be one of those games as well. 150 will be a good total on the surface.

    India vs South Africa Weather Report

    There is no threat of rain in the game. The weather will stay breezy with a few clouds in the sky.

    India vs South Africa Predicted Winner for Today’s Match in ICC T20 World Cup 2022

    South Africa is expected to win the game.

  • Miller’s 100 Goes in Vain as India Takes Unparalleled Lead in the Series

    David Miller blasted an unbeaten century in the 2nd T20 of the series against India, but his team ended up on the losing side. South Africa lost by 16 runs despite a huge 174 runs partnership between Miller and Quinton De Kock. India had posted a total of 237 runs on the board, with every batter firing in the match.

    Here’s how the match panned out:

    KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma opened with a positive mindset and played fantastic knocks to keep the run rate hovering around 10 per over. Rohit was dismissed on 43 off 27, while Rahul went on to score 57 quick runs in just 28 deliveries. Together the opening duo stitched a 96-run partnership for the first wicket.

    This was followed by Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav’s blazing partnership for the third wicket. They scored 102 runs together before Surya was sent back due to runout. Surya scored 61 off 22, which included five fours and five sixes.

    Kohli remained unbeaten on 49* off 28, while Dinesh Karthik helped India finish with a flourish by scoring 17* off 7. India finished with a big total of 237/4 in the 20 overs.

    Chasing the steep target, the Proteas needed their top order to fire but unfortunately for them, Temba Bavuma and Rilee Rossouw both registered ducks. South Africa was losing their way in the chase with De Kock struggling to time the ball.

    Aiden Markram tried to breathe life into the match by scoring a quick 33 off 19. However, it was David Miller who was the star of the night. He brought South Africa back into the game. Miller also started receiving support from De Kock as the left-handed opener had also started to get the hang of timing the ball.

    Together they smashed every Indian bowler, but unfortunately, the target seemed too much for them. Miller remained unbeaten on 106* off 38, and De Kock remained not out on 69* off 48.

  • Indian Squad for T20I World Cup, Australia and South Africa T20Is Announced

    The Indian cricket team squad for the T20I World Cup 2022, scheduled to take place in Australia, has been announced by the BCCI. Along with it, the squad for India’s T20I series against Australia and South Africa has also been announced. 

    Rohit Sharma will be leading the side as captain, while KL Rahul will lead the side as vice-captain in the upcoming T20I World Cup 2022 and the series versus Australia and South Africa. 

    Arshdeep Singh, who impressed everyone with his yorkers at the death overs in Asia Cup 2022, is one of the four specialist seam bowlers selected for the T20I World Cup 2022. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are also making their return to the Indian squad after missing out on Asia Cup due to injuries. 

    Mohammad Shami has been selected as a reserve bowler alongside the spinner Ravi Bishnoi. Shreyas Iyer will be in the reserve players as well for the T20I World Cup. Ravindra Jadeja has missed out due to an injury he recently suffered due to a mishap during a ski adventure. 

    Deepak Hooda has managed to safeguard his place in the upcoming T20I World Cup. Hardik Pandya will be India’s specialist all-rounder. Sanju Samson and Deepak Chahar are a few of the notable players who have not been selected in the Indian squad for the World Cup. 

    Axar Patel has been picked as the first choice spinning all-rounder in place of Ravindra Jadeja, while Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant are selected as the wicket-keepers. 

    Here is the Indian squad for the T20I World Cup, Australia and South Africa T20Is:

    India squad for ICC T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.

    Standby players – Mohd. Shami, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Deepak Chahar.

    India Squad for Australia T20Is: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Hardik Pandya, R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohd. Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.

    India squad for South Africa T20Is: Rohit Sharma (Captain), KL Rahul (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mohd. Shami, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah.

    Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar will report to the NCA for conditions work during the T20I series against Australia and South Africa.

     

  • Player Wise Depth Analysis of India vs South Africa T20i Series

    India vs South Africa T20i series was drawn due to the rain washing out the 5th and last T20i of the series, which could have been the series decider. However, the 4 T20is that did take place gave us an idea of the functionality of both India and South Africa in T20i. Here we analyse a few players from the series who either justified their potential or had a disappointing outing.

    Dinesh Karthik

    Dinesh Karthik has come back to the international cricket with an aim, and he has done exceptionally well in the series to be considered for the upcoming T20i World Cup. In a must-win game in the 4th T20i, Karthik became the oldest Indian to score a half-century in T20i format. He scored 55 off 27 to help his team guide to the victory. His crucial knock has fuelled the debate that Karthik might be a better choice than Rishabh Pant in the upcoming T20i World Cup in Australia.

    David Miller

    David Miller was brilliant in the first couple of matches for South Africa. In the first T20i, he played a match-winning knock of 64 off 31, and in the second T20i, he remained unbeaten on 20 to help his team grasp the victory. Miller failed to register big scores in the 3rd and 4th T20i, but his contribution in the first two games makes him one of the finishers to watch out for in the upcoming T20i World Cup.

    Rishabh Pant

    Rishabh Pant was handed the captaincy of the Indian team in the absence of senior players, but the left-handed batter had a forgettable experience. He could never get going in the series and uncharacteristically scored below the strike rate of 100. Pant’s failure in the series has opened up the path for critics to severely criticise him. His overall performance was below par, and his captaincy was also questionable in the first two games. Most likely, Pant could be replaced by Dinesh Karthik as the finisher in the Indian playing XI at the World Cup.

    Hardik Pandya

    Hardik Pandya has come back strong after a hiatus. His hitting ability is still the same. He played a few crucial knocks for the Indian team in the T20i series. In the first match, he scored 31 off 12 and remained unbeaten on 31 in the third game. In the fourth game, he was brilliant again and scored 46 off 31. He also showed glimpses of his bowling throughout the series. Hardik Pandya is sure to be featured in the Indian T20i side at the World Cup.

    Quinton De Kock

    The left-handed opener disappointed the South African fans during this series. He did not play any knock of substance throughout the series. He played only the first and fourth matches in the series and scored a total of 36 runs. De Kock’s failure at the top could have been a huge worry for South Africa if the middle-order had not performed. The fourth match of the series is an example of what could have happened to South Africa if the middle-order did not come to the rescue.

    Shreyas Iyer

    One batter that everyone was looking out to watch was Shreyas Iyer. He had a  great series against Sri Lanka, where he scored three consecutive half-centuries. However, the glaring weakness in his batting against the quality pace was revealed in the India vs South Africa T20i series. Iyer had a horrible strike rate that did more harm than good to the Indian team. His strike rate hovered around 100 despite him playing more than 20 balls on two occasions. Surely, Iyer is not yet at the level to replace Virat Kohli at number three in T20is.

    Avesh Khan

    Avesh Khan was preferred over Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh in all four T20is of the series. Avesh was wicketless and expensive till the third T20i, but he made a fabulous return to form in the fourth T20i to pick four wickets. However, one cannot ignore the fact that he failed in three matches. His place on the team is still doubtful.

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar

    Bhuvi was a breath of fresh air in the India vs South Africa T20i series. In the absence of Jaspirt Bumrah, Bhuvi led the Indian pace attack by example. He was awarded player of the series for picking up 6 wickets and bowling with an economy that hovered around 6 runs per over. Bhuvneshwar has proved that he is still the second-best bowler for India in T20i after Jasprit Bumrah. His inclusion in the Indian team for World Cup is a no-brainer.

    Ishan Kishan

    Ishan Kishan has risen to the 7th position in the ICC T20i batter rankings after his great performance in the series. He provided the Indian team with good quick starts and established a solid foundation for the batters to come. Kishan scored two half-centuries in the series and on other two occasions registered quick scores in the 20s and 30s. He was an ideal replacement for KL Rahul at the top and should definitely feature as a reserve opener in the Indian World Cup squad.

    Ruturaj Gaikwad

    Ruturaj Gaikwad scored only one half-century in the India vs South Africa T20i series. In the other three matches, he failed to register any score of substance. His lacklustre batting at the top had piled pressure on the Indian middle order and his partner at the top. Gaikwad was not able to repeat his heroics from the IPL.

     

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  • Karthik-Pandya help India level the T20i series against South Africa

    Dinesh Karthik 55 off 27 and Hardik Pandya 46 off 31 helped India level the five-match T20i series against South Africa. The duo worked exceptionally in tandem to help India put 169/6 in 20 overs on the board. Indian bowlers showed grit and determination to finally register an excellent performance which helped India level the T20i series against South Africa. Avesh Khan was the pick of the bowlers with his four wickets that dismantled the Proteas chase.

    South Africa could only score 87 runs in reply to ultimately suffer a massive defeat by 82 runs. It was South Africa’s lowest ever team total in T20i history. Also, it is the biggest margin for a victory for India against South Africa in T20is. With this performance, the Indian team has shut down the trolls and critics who lamented India’s loss in the first couple of matches to the poor team selection.

    Rishabh Pant lost the toss, and South Africa asked India to bat first in the match. Ruturaj Gaikwad registered only 5 runs in 7 balls while his opening partner Ishan Kishan scored 27 off 26. Shreyas Iyer’s bad phase in the series continued as he was able to score only 4 runs in 2 balls. The skipper Pant also failed to register a score of significance yet again. He played an uncharacteristic knock of 17 off 23.

    India was reduced to 81/4 in 12.5 overs when Dinesh Karthik walked in to bat alongside Hardik Pandya. The pair started slowly but soon developed momentum and went for the big shots. Ultimately, they helped India reach 169 in 20 overs. Karthik brought up his maiden T20i half-century and became the oldest Indian batter to score a half-century in the shortest format of the game.

    Karthik and Pandya’s knock gave the bowlers of team India the belief that they could level the series against South Africa. Avesh picked 4 wickets while Yuzvendra Chahal dismissed 2 batters. Axar Patel and Harshal Patel sent back one batter each to contribute to India’s victory. The final match of the series will be played in Bengaluru on 19th June 2022.

     

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  • India Bounce Back in the 3rd T20i against South Africa to stay alive in the series

    India defeated South Africa in the third T20i of the series by 48 runs to stay alive in the five-match series. 

    India batted first and posted a total of 179/5 against South Africa. In reply, South Africa could only manage 131/10 to concede the loss against India.

    Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan scored individual half-centuries and set a platform for Indian batters to come.

    Gaikwad scored 57 off 35, while Kishan scored 54 off 35. Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant failed to register substantial scores.

    Hardik Pandya was fabulous at the end. He scored 31 off 21 to help India reach 179.

    For South Africa, Dwaine Pretorius took two wickets while Rabada, Shamsi and Maharaj took one wicket each.

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    Chasing 180, the Proteas batter failed to register partnerships to take them over the line.

    Temba Bavuma and Reeza Hendricks, the openers for South Africa, registered scores of 8 and 23 runs, respectively in the third T20i.

    Rassie van der Dussen only contributed one run, while Heinrich Klaasen and Wayne Parnell scored in the twenties.

    David Miller could not help South Africa this time around. He registered only 3 runs.

    For India, almost everyone except Avesh Khan bowled with a good economy. 

    Harshal Patel dismissed four batters while Yuzvendra Chahal sent back three batters. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Axar Patel dismissed one batter each in the match.

    Yuzvendra Chahal was named player of the match for his impressive bowling figures.

    The series now depends on the outcome of the upcoming two matches. If South Africa wins any one of them, then they will win the series, and if India wins both of them, then India will come out victorious in the series.

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  • Classy Klaasen help South Africa take 2-0 lead in the series

    The 2nd T20i between India and South Africa was won by the visitors after Heinrich Klaasen registered his highest score in T20 internationals. He scored 81 off 46, which included 7 fours and 5 towering sixes to single-handedly help his team chase 149 runs to win the game on a difficult pitch.

    Earlier in the match, South Africa had won the toss and opted to bowl first. India started poorly with the bat as Ruturaj Gaikwad could only score one run. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer tried forging a partnership in which they succeeded, but Iyer’s slow strike rate did more damage to the Indian total than helped it.

    Kishan was caught on 34, while Shreyas departed after scoring 40 off 35. Rishabh Pant, the Indian skipper, failed to register a score of substance. He added only a meagre 5 runs to the total. Hardik Pandya also found it hard to time the ball. He contributed 9 off 12. Dinesh Karthik’s death over a flurry of boundaries helped India reach a respectable total of 148 runs in the 20 overs. 

    Karthik remained unbeaten on 30* off 21. For South Africa, Rabada and Parnell were excellent with the ball. Both of them conceded below 6 runs per over. The duo also took one wicket each to help Proteas establish dominance in the match.

    Chasing the below-par total, South Africa found themselves in a bit of trouble due to excellent bowling by Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He cheaply sent Reeza Hendricks, Dwaine Pretorius and Rassie van der Dussen during the powerplay to put India on top in the match. Bhuvi ended with a marvellous figure of 4 wickets for 13 runs in his 4 overs.

    Unfortunately, no other Indian bowler could weave the same magic as Bhuvi as Klaasen destroyed them all to carry South Africa towards a victory. Harshal Patel ultimately dismissed Klaasen, but by then, he had already ensured that South Africa won the match. David Miller did the rest of the work, and Proteas went 2-0 up in the series.

     

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  • Miller and RvD help South Africa defeat India in a high scoring match

    David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen scored brilliant half-centuries against India in the first T20i of the series to help South Africa chase down the massive target of 211 runs with 7 wickets to spare.

    With the victory, South Africa has stopped the momentum of India, who was on a winning streak of 12 consecutive T20i matches. The match has enabled South Africa to secure a lead in the five March T20i series.

    India batted first and almost outplayed the South African team by posting a huge total. Ishan Kishan scored a half-century and finished with 76 off 48. Hardik Pandya played a crucial knock as the finisher for India. He remained unbeaten on 31* off 12. Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Ruturaj Gaikwad also made significant contributions.

    Chasing a massive total, South Africa was under tremendous pressure as they lost Temba Baguma early in the chase. Quinton de Kock also could not last long, and India looked like seizing the initiative in the game.

    However, Dwaine Pretorius changed the momentum in favour of Proteas by hitting a few boundaries. Nevertheless, he was dismissed by Harshal Patel to keep India in command.

    Rassie van der Dussen and David Miller had a huge task ahead of them, but the duo did not give up. RvD started slowly, but a dropped catch when he was at 29 helped him shift the gears. Miller was at his best as he brought up his fifty in just 22 balls. Together they just kept going until the target was achieved.

    It was an exciting game which could have gone either way if Iyer had held on to the catch of RvD. Nevertheless, South Africa now leads the series, and the next match will be played in Cuttack on Sunday.

     

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  • 8 Players Expected To Score in India Vs SA T20i Series

    India Vs SA T20i series will commence on 9th June when both the teams will face each in the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The Men in Blue are led by KL Rahul, while Temba Bavuma will lead the Proteas side. KL Rahul would like to redeem himself and avenge the defeat India faced in ODIs under his leadership in January this year.

    The senior players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah have been rested for this series. However, Umran Malik impressed the selectors enough through his IPL performance to secure a national call while Dinesh Karthik makes a comeback to the Indian team.

    The 5 matches T20i series will be a thriller to watch with eyes on certain players to perform and score big if they want to secure a berth for the upcoming T20i World Cup later this year.

    Players expected to perform in India Vs SA T20i Series-

    1) KL Rahul

    KL Rahul could be a synonym for the word consistency. He has been the highest scorer for his team over the past 3-4 years. He knows how to lead the team from the front as a batter and would like to continue doing the same against the Proteas side in India vs SA T20i series. This will be Rahul’s 1st T20i series against South Africa.

    2) Quinton De Kock

    Quinton de Kock smashed the highest score in IPL 2022. The batter scored 140* in 70 balls against KKR. De Kock is one of the most experienced players in this South African side regarding playing conditions in India. He would like to use that and his form to seal the series for his team.

    3) Hardik Pandya

    Hardik Pandya announced his comeback in style by lifting the TATA IPL 2022 trophy. Moreover, the all-rounder was the highest scorer for his team with 487 runs and also bowled brilliantly as he scalped 8 wickets in his pocket out of which 3 came in the finals against Rajasthan Royals. It would be right to say, Hardik Pandya, “The all-rounder” is back. India needs his services to outshine in the T20i World Cup.

    4) Aiden Markram

    Aiden Markram was one of the top performers for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2022. The proteas batter scored 381 runs in 12 innings at an average close to 48 with a huge 140 strike rate. Markram knows the conditions and Indian bowlers well and would look to come hard on them.

    5) Shreyas Iyer

    Shreyas Iyer is yet to be dismissed in T20i for India this year. The batter continued his form in TATA IPL 2022 and amassed 401 runs in 14 matches at an astonishing 134 strike rate. Shreyas Iyer will look to cement his no.4 or 5 position in the Indian team for the T20i World Cup.

    6) David Miller

    David Miller showed glimpses of Killer Miller in this year’s IPL for Gujarat Titans. The batter scored 481 runs in 16 innings with an average close to 70. Miller is once again at the peak of his form and we expect him to cash in his all chances against Indian bowlers.

    7) Dinesh Karthik

    Dinesh Karthik could be the finisher India was seeking after Dhoni’s retirement. DK scored 285 runs in IPL 2022 out of which 204 runs were scored in the death overs (16-20) by him at a giant strike rate of 229. Dinesh Karthik would love to grab this opportunity with both hands to have a spot in India’s world cup squad.

    8) Rassie van der Dussen

    The player outclassed the Indian bowling in the ODI matches played earlier this year. He carried the South African batting brilliantly. He averages around 120 against India. Rassie van der Dussen would be hoping to carry the form against India in the T20i series too.

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  • South Africa wins a thriller to expel India from Women’s CWC 2022

    South Africa Women has chased down a mammoth 275 runs in the last match of the group stage at ICC Women’s CWC 2022 to show India the exit door of the tournament.

    India Women needed to win against the Proteas to secure a berth in the semifinal of Women’s CWC 2022. At halfway in the match, Indian victory was definitely on the cards as Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, and Mithali Raj notched up half-centuries to propel Indis to 274/7 in 50 overs.

    South Africa pulled a majestic effort to end India’s hopes. Laura Wolvaardt played beautifully to control the chase for South Africa. The Proteas did stumble in the last 10 overs but kept the nerves under control to pull off an exciting morale-boosting victory on the 2nd last ball of the 50th over.

    Here’s how the match panned out:

    Mithali Raj, the Indian captain, won the toss and chose to bat first to put scoreboard pressure on the opposition. Responding in affirmative to their captain’s call, the Indian openers, Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, provided India with a blitzing start. The duo added 91 in 15 overs before dangerous Shafali was found short on her crease by Chetty to provide a much-needed breakthrough to South Africa.

    Yastika Bhatia soon also got dismissed, and Proteas made their stride back into the match. However, South Africa was stopped in its track by the duo of Mithali and Mandhan. The two formed an 80 run stand for the third wicket to take India from 96-2 to 176-3 in 32 overs. Mandhana scored a brilliant 71 off 84, consisting of 6 fours and a six. 

    India again successfully crafted a partnership with the pair of Mithali and Kaur, adding 56 runs for the 4th wicket. Mithali scored 68, while Kaur managed 48 but failed to accelerate the Indian innings in the death overs. Ultimately India set up a 275 runs target for the Proteas.

    Chasing 275, South Africa Women suffered an early blow at 14 in the form of Lizelle Lee. However, India failed to build the momentum, and Wolvaardt with Goodall created a 125 runs stand for the 2nd wicket. Goodall contributed a significant 49 runs, while Wolvaardt blasted 80 off 79, including 11 fours. 

    After Wolvaardt’s departure, South Africa Women kept losing wickets at regular intervals but also managed to keep up the scoring rate. Mignon du Preez scored an unbeaten 52* to snatch the victory in a last-over thriller.

    Nerve-wracking 50th over

    The equation was 7 off 6 with Preez and Chetty in the middle in 50th over. Deepti Sharma was tasked with bringing victory to India’s way. The first ball resulted in a single, followed by a single and run out on the second ball.

    The third ball again resulted in a single, with the fourth ball producing the same result as well. The fifth ball was a God’s gift to South Africa as Deepti overstepped and bowled a no-ball to concede a single of that. South Africa required only 1 off the last 2 deliveries, which they quickly pulled off to oust India Women from the tournament.

     

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