Preview: In the opening One-Day International (ODI) of the multi-format series, India Women (IND-W) defeated South Africa Women (SA-W) by an astounding 143 runs on Sunday. With two games remaining in the series, the hosts, India, are currently leading 1-0. On Wednesday, June 19, the two teams will play again in Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Smriti Mandhana produced a brilliant century with the bat, demonstrating her amazing skill once more. She hit one six and twelve boundaries in her 117-run knock. India reached a score of 265/8 after 50 overs because to late-inning flourishes from Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar. The visitor’s best bowler was Ayabonga Khaka, who finished with figures of 3/47.Asha Sobhana, making her debut, deceived the Proteas’ hitters with her leg spin. The hosts limited the Laura Wolvaardt-led team to just 122 runs thanks to her four wickets and 21 runs surrendered.
The team captained by Harmanpreet Kaur will be optimistic going into the second game at the same location and looking to complete the three-match assignment. On the other hand, the visitors will have a formidable task and hope to make a comeback in the series.
T20 World Cup 2024, 2nd ODI Match, IND-W vs SA-W
Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 19, 01:30 PM
Pitch Report: The flat, batting-friendly wickets of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium are well known for making it relatively easy to score runs. Because of its high scoring nature and short borders, the ground is a hitter’s paradise. The Indian women’s team took advantage of same conditions in the first ODI played at the same location, scoring an outstanding total of over 250 runs. But the surface should deliver a well-balanced match, helping both pacers and spinners, guaranteeing an exciting match. Seven of the 13 ODIs the Indian women’s team has played here have been victories.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
India Women (IND-W): Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), D Hemalatha, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, S Asha, Renuka Singh.
South Africa Women (SA-W): Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Suné Luus, Marizanne Kapp, Annerie Dercksen, Nondumiso Shangase, Sinalo Jafta (WK), Masabata Klaas, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
