321/6 (50.0)
CR : 6.42
325/3 (50.0)
CR : 6.50
India Women won by 4 runs 🏆
Player of the Match
Harmanpreet Kaur
103(88)
HIGHEST MATCH AGGREGATE IN WOMEN'S ODIs:
678 - England v South Africa at Bristol, 2017
646 - India v South Africa at Bengaluru, TODAY*
641 - Australia v England at Christchurch, 2022
635 - Ireland v New Zealand at Dublin, 2018
633 - England v South Africa at Leicester, 2022
678 - England v South Africa at Bristol, 2017
646 - India v South Africa at Bengaluru, TODAY*
641 - Australia v England at Christchurch, 2022
635 - Ireland v New Zealand at Dublin, 2018
633 - England v South Africa at Leicester, 2022
Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa Captain): "Yeah, I think 4 runs is a bit heartbreaking in chase of 300 runs. At the halfway stage, it was easy to go in the shell but I liked how the team responded and especially Kapp.
We leaked a bit too much in the last 10. I think if it is only a 4 run loss you can look at the positives. This was the best batting performance we have had for a while.
My feet are pretty sore, I am going to have a good sleep tonight and try to switch off."
We leaked a bit too much in the last 10. I think if it is only a 4 run loss you can look at the positives. This was the best batting performance we have had for a while.
My feet are pretty sore, I am going to have a good sleep tonight and try to switch off."
Gamechanger of the Match: Smriti Mandhana
Player of the Match: Harmanpreet Kaur
Harmanpreet Kaur (Player of the Match, India Captain): "Today both the teams scored approx 650 runs. Big achievement for women's cricket. Game went to last ball. We are really happy with the way both teams played today.
While batting we were up to the mark. Initially when the ball was moving the openers didn't throw the wickets away. When it got easier we took chances. Its a batting track its not easy to bowl but as a unit we need to rethink to what we need to do on a similar track.
In the batters' camp we played 3-4 games against boys. Smriti told me to ask you that she is a great bowler. Batting camp helped us a lot. Shafali also contributed with the ball. We are always ready to bowl and good to see her getting a wicket also.
The strike bowler is always Deepti. Whenever I give her the ball I know she will get a wicket. Today also she actually did that. I really want her to keep doing that. Credit goes to her for trusting the skill and doing the job.
In the first game I was batting really well and unfortunately got out. I told myself not to think anything negative. I trusted my skills, came early today and spent some time in the nets. I was ready to deliver for my team. Mind plays a big role in international cricket. I made sure I was mentally prepared and fresh."
While batting we were up to the mark. Initially when the ball was moving the openers didn't throw the wickets away. When it got easier we took chances. Its a batting track its not easy to bowl but as a unit we need to rethink to what we need to do on a similar track.
In the batters' camp we played 3-4 games against boys. Smriti told me to ask you that she is a great bowler. Batting camp helped us a lot. Shafali also contributed with the ball. We are always ready to bowl and good to see her getting a wicket also.
The strike bowler is always Deepti. Whenever I give her the ball I know she will get a wicket. Today also she actually did that. I really want her to keep doing that. Credit goes to her for trusting the skill and doing the job.
In the first game I was batting really well and unfortunately got out. I told myself not to think anything negative. I trusted my skills, came early today and spent some time in the nets. I was ready to deliver for my team. Mind plays a big role in international cricket. I made sure I was mentally prepared and fresh."
STAT ATTACK: For the 1st time ever four batters scored a century in a Women's ODI. This has happened only 3 times in Men's ODIs.
Smallest Margin of Win for India Women in ODIs:
4 Runs v South Africa at Bengaluru, TODAY*
5 Run v New Zealand at Bengaluru, 2003
6 Runs v South Africa at Vadodara, 2019
7 Runs v England at Guwahati, 1995
7 Runs v Sri Lanka at Galle, 2018
4 Runs v South Africa at Bengaluru, TODAY*
5 Run v New Zealand at Bengaluru, 2003
6 Runs v South Africa at Vadodara, 2019
7 Runs v England at Guwahati, 1995
7 Runs v Sri Lanka at Galle, 2018
Highest 4th Wicket Partnership for South Africa in Women's ODIs
224* Mignon du Preez and Johmari Logtenberg vs Netherlands in 2007
184 Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt vs India in 2024 TODAY
183 Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus vs Pakistan in 2023
144 Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt vs Sri Lanka in 2024
224* Mignon du Preez and Johmari Logtenberg vs Netherlands in 2007
184 Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt vs India in 2024 TODAY
183 Marizanne Kapp and Sune Luus vs Pakistan in 2023
144 Marizanne Kapp and Laura Wolvaardt vs Sri Lanka in 2024
That's it from our coverage of the exciting 2nd WODI between India and South Africa. Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Ajay, Deepak and Soumarya alongside scorer/analyst Dushyant Madhukar Kumar. Stay tuned for more cricketing action from around the world.