India secured the series with a 2-0 lead after winning the third T20 match against South Africa Women. Indian bowlers laid the foundation for victory, and the batters ensured a comprehensive win.
Gone are the days when girls were encouraged to play cricket merely for the sake of equality. In India, this is no longer the case. Girls are now playing because they have the potential to amaze the audience with their skills.
India’s one-sided victory in the third T20 match, witnessed by a crowd of 15,000 attendees, clearly indicates that girls are no longer seen as a subject of sympathy.
The way the Women in Blue won the match and series was a complete thrill for cricket fans, especially in India. Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav completely trampled the South African batting lineup. The dangerous duo limited them to a meager total of 84 runs after losing all their wickets.
On the other hand, the hosts chased the target without losing any wickets. Impressively, the Indian women achieved the goal in just 10.5 overs. Pooja Vastrakar received the Player of the Match and Player of the Series titles for her mind-blowing performance.
India vs South Africa Third T20 Summary
India women won the toss and chose to bowl first. Shreyanka Patil and Deepti Sharma made early breakthroughs in the South African batting lineup. Tazmin Brits was the top scorer for SA, managing 20 runs off 23 balls. However, once the Brits departed, South Africa’s innings collapsed like a house of cards.
Pooja Vastrakar impressed with her outstanding bowling performance, taking four crucial wickets. Radha Yadav also capitalized on the opportunity, claiming three wickets for herself. South Africa lost all their wickets by the 17.1-over mark, finishing with a total of 84 runs.
In contrast, India also amazed the audience with its impressive batting. The partnership between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana’s opening pair won the third T20 for India.
Shafali played a composed innings, scoring 27 runs off just 25 balls, including three boundaries. Similarly, Mandhana secured a half-century, scoring 54 runs off 40 deliveries. Her inning was decorated with eight fours and two towering sixes.
Gautam Gambhir appointed as India’s head Coach
The BCCI has made a significant decision regarding the Indian Men’s cricket team, appointing Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach. This decision follows the end of Rahul Dravid’s tenure and his retirement from coaching.
Under Rahul Dravid’s guidance, the Indian men’s cricket team achieved victory in the T20 World Cup.
Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach, is renowned for his strict leadership style. He has enjoyed considerable success as a player, captain, and franchise coach, notably guiding the Kolkata Knight Riders to this year’s IPL title.
However, Gambhir’s potential clashes with players, including the legendary Virat Kohli, could pose challenges to team dynamics. While he brings extensive cricketing knowledge and experience, his adjustment within the team and his interactions with Kohli will be closely monitored.
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