India held on for a nail-biting four-run victory over South Africa in the second ODI, escaping a near-record chase by the visitors. Smriti Mandhana’s career-best 136 and Harmanpreet Kaur’s explosive 103 propelled India to a mammoth 325, but South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 135 almost pulled off a remarkable win.
India Women are set to face South Africa Women in the second ODI, with the hosts looking to secure a second consecutive victory. The first ODI saw a dominant 143-run win for India, thanks to impressive performances from Smriti Mandhana and Asha Sobhana. The focus will be on India’s fielding, with room for improvement, and South Africa’s top order performance, needing Laura Wolvaardt to anchor their innings.
India Women will be looking to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against South Africa Women in Bengaluru. India won the first ODI by a comprehensive 143 runs, but there were concerns about the batting performance. The second ODI promises to be an exciting encounter with both teams aiming for a strong performance.
India and South Africa are set to clash in a three-week long series, starting with an ODI on Sunday, as both teams aim to build momentum ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh. The series, which includes ODIs and T20Is, provides a crucial opportunity for both sides to fine-tune their strategies and test their strengths. India will be looking to capitalize on their recent success against Bangladesh, while South Africa will be eager to prove their mettle on the international stage. The match will be broadcast on Sports18 network in India and live-streamed through JioCinema.
