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’s women’s cricket team looks to seal a series win against South Africa in the second ODI, aiming for a tighter top-order performance. While Smriti Mandhana impressed with a century, the team seeks improvement from Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Jemimah Rodrigues. Meanwhile, South Africa hopes for a better batting display to counter India’s strong spin attack, led by Asha Shobhana, Deepti Sharma, and Radha Yadav.
Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma is set to achieve a remarkable milestone as she plays her 200th international match for India in the first ODI against South Africa in Bengaluru. This achievement marks a significant moment in her career, making her one of the most experienced players in the Indian women’s cricket team.
Pakistan’s former captain, Bismah Maroof, has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket effective immediately. The decision comes after the team’s disappointing performance in the ODI series against the West Indies. Maroof made her international debut in 2006 and represented Pakistan in 276 matches across all formats, becoming the most-capped player in the history of Pakistan women’s cricket. She scored over 6,000 runs and took 80 wickets during her career. Maroof was also part of the Pakistan team that won gold medals in the Asian Games in 2010 and 2014. She captained Pakistan in 96 international matches, including the 2022 Women’s ODI World Cup in New Zealand. In T20Is, she led Pakistan in eight editions of the Women’s T20 World Cup, including the 2020 and 2023 tournaments.
