Smriti's ton propels India to a clinical win over Proteas women
The Proteas top-order crumbled as South Africa slumped to a 143-run loss against India in the opening ODI at Bengaluru on Sunday.
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Smriti Mandhana Century Helps India To Massive 143-Run Win Over South Africa In First ODI
Smriti Mandhana's resolute hundred and a disciplined bowling effort, led by spinners Deepti Sharma and Asha Shobana, piloted India to a huge 143-run win over South Africa in the first women's ODI on Sunday. India now lead the three-match series 1-0, and the second game will be played on June 19. Mandhana's sixth ODI century (117, 127 balls , 12x4s, 1x6) formed the fulcrum of India's competitive 265 for eight on a sluggish Chinnaswamy pitch. Then the Indian bowlers worked their magic around the South African batters to bowl out the visitors for 122 as debutante leg-spinner Asha (4/21) led the show with a frugal spell and was well-supported by offie Deepti (2/10).
India, Australia Placed In Group A For Women's T20 World Cup In Bangladesh
India were on Sunday placed in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup, which will be held in Bangladesh from October 3-20 this year. With all their group matches scheduled to be played at Sylhet, India will open their campaign against New Zealand on October 4 and face off against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 6 as the ICC announced the schedule for the ninth edition of the Women's T20 WC.
Watch: Chinnaswamy Crowd Goes Berserk As Virat Kohli Speaks Kannada At RCB Unbox Event
Star batter Virat Kohli has been an epitome of loyalty for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), having been part of the franchise since the inception of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Kohli received a rousing ovation from the fans during the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The RCB men's team gave a guard of honour to the women's team after the Smriti Mandhana led side won the WPL 2024 title last week, defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh Only Indians Picked In Hundred Draft
Women's Premier League-winning captain Smriti Mandhana and wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh were the only Indian players who found takers during the Hundred Draft in London. Mandhana, who led the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a WPL title last Sunday, was drafted in by Southern Brave Women's while her teammate Richa found a new home at Birmingham Phoenix Women's. The left-handed Mandhana had a good run in the WPL, scoring 300 runs from 10 matches with two fifties, while Richa, who often did the role of a finisher, made 257 runs from 10 matches with two half-centuries and a strike-rate of 142.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Has A New Name Ahead Of IPL 2024. It is...
Royal Challengers Bangalore has officially changed their name to 'Royal Challengers Bengaluru' ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. At the RCB Unbox event at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the new name of the franchise was unveiled along with their new logo. Skipper Faf Du Plessis, star batter Virat Kohli and women's team captain Smriti Mandhana were present on the stage when the announcement was made. Mandhana led RCB to the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 title after defeating Delhi Capitals in the summit clash - the first ever trophy in the franchise's history.
Watch: Virat Kohli And Co. Give Guard Of Honour To Smriti Mandhana-Led RCB After Historic WPL 2024 Win
As a franchise, the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 was a special one for Royal Challengers Bangalore. As a franchise, the RCB is yet to win the Indian Premier League. However, it's women's team made history by wining the Women's Premier League 2024 under the leadership of Smriti Mandhana. The win will undoubtedly boost the confidence of the men's team as well. After RCB defeated Delhi Capitals in the final, Virat Kohli could be seen celebrating the win over a video call.
"Title Doesn't Define...": RCB's Smriti Mandhana's Blunt Take On Comparisons With Virat Kohli After WPL Win
RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana feels it's not right for people to undermine Virat Kohli's achievements for the Bengaluru franchise in the wake of her side's Women's Premier League title triumph recently. The Mandhana-led RCB defeated Delhi Capitals to lift the WPL trophy in only their second year, while their male counterparts, led by the charismatic Kohli for nearly a decade before he stepped down, haven't had success in the 16 years of IPL. "The title is one thing, but what he (Kohli) has achieved for India is remarkable. So, I don't think that comparison is right in terms of where my career is and what he has already achieved," Mandhana told the media on Tuesday.