England secured a series victory against New Zealand in the second ODI, thanks to a maiden century from Maia Bouchier. Bouchier’s impressive knock guided England to an eight-wicket win, sealing the series after a strong bowling performance that saw Sophie Ecclestone take five wickets.
India secured a resounding 3-0 series sweep against South Africa in the ODI series, with a six-wicket victory in the final match. Smriti Mandhana starred with a brilliant 90 runs, while the Indian bowlers kept the South African batting lineup in check.
India has named two changes to their squad for the third and final ODI against South Africa in Bengaluru. Shreyanka Patil and Priya Punia have been included in the squad, replacing Uma Chetri and Dayalan Hemlatha. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first. The match will be broadcast on the Sports18 Network and can be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website.
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 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.
Pakistan’s leading run-scorer in ODIs and T20Is, Bismah Maroof, has announced her retirement from international cricket. Maroof, who has played for Pakistan for 17 years, captained the team in 96 matches. She holds the record for the most runs scored by a Pakistani woman in both ODIs and T20Is.
Hayley Matthews’ second century of the series, a 141 off 149 balls, propelled West Indies to a crushing 88-run victory over Pakistan in the third and final ODI in Karachi, completing a clean sweep of the series. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain Matthews, who put the visitors in a commanding position with a 101-run partnership with Stafanie Taylor. Pakistan’s response was feeble, with Muneeba Ali’s 38 the highest score as they were bowled out for 190 in the 48th over. Matthews also contributed with the ball, taking 2 for 26 in eight overs, as West Indies sealed a comprehensive victory.
