SA-W vs IND-W Match 10 Results

5:13 PM IST Right then! Hope you enjoyed the game with us and it's time to take a leave for the last time, before the big tournament starts. Goodnight!

5:11 PM IST In response, South Africa Women struggled from the outset. Their innings lacked momentum, with no batter besides skipper Lauren making a notable contribution. The Indian bowlers were disciplined, giving away no easy runs and consistently building pressure. South Africa’s batters found it difficult to get going, and the required run rate continued to climb. India’s bowlers, led by an impressive all-round performance, completely outplayed the South African side. Tight lines, clever variations, and excellent fielding made it difficult for South Africa to mount any serious challenge. In the end, South Africa Women could only manage 116 runs in their 20 overs, falling 28 runs short of India’s total. This comprehensive win by India Women not only highlights their bowling depth and batting resilience but also serves as a statement of intent as they head into the main tournament with a perfect record in the warm-up matches.

5:11 PM IST After being put in to bat, India had a shaky start. Opener Shafali Verma was dismissed for a duck, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur followed soon after with a brief stay at the crease. However, the team stabilized thanks to a 40-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues. Just as the innings began to gain momentum, both Mandhana and Rodrigues were dismissed in quick succession, leaving India vulnerable. But it was the late surge from Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh that turned the tide. Their partnership of 70 runs in the latter half of the innings provided India with a competitive total of 144. Deepti and Richa’s blitz in the death overs ensured India finished with a respectable score on the board, despite the earlier setbacks.

5:10 PM IST India Women secured a commanding 28-run victory over South Africa Women in their T20 World Cup warm-up match, boosting their confidence ahead of the tournament. This win marks India’s second consecutive triumph in the warm-up fixtures, and they seem to be finding their form at the right time.