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India Women Lose To South Africa By 12 Runs In 1st T20I

Commanding fifties by Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp was well complemented by a fine effort by the bowlers as South Africa registered their first win in the ongoing tour with a 12-run victory over India in the opening women's T20I in Chennai on Friday. Sent in to bat, South Africa's terrific effort with the bat, heavily assisted by India's poor fielding, ensured that it posted a solid total of 189 for four, with Brits (81 off 56 balls) and Kapp (57 off 33 balls) anchoring the innings.

Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Player Of The Month For June

Hero of India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, Jasprit Bumrah added another feather to his hat when he was on Tuesday named the 'ICC Men's Player of the Month for June'. It was double delight for India as women's team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana was also named the 'Women's Player of the Month' by the global body. Mandhana won her first ICC Women's Player of the Month after playing a starring role in India's sweep over South Africa in the ODI series last month.

Pooja Vastrakar, Smriti Mandhana Set Up India Women's Series-Levelling T20I Win Over South Africa

Pacer Pooja Vastrakar ran riot with a career-best bowling show of 4/13 before Smriti Mandhana shone with the bat with an unbeaten half century, as India thrashed South Africa by 10 wickets in the third and final women's T20 International to level the series 1-1 in Chennai on Tuesday. Left-arm spinner Radha Yadav also chipped in with a fine performance of 3/6 from her three over to help India shoot South Africa out for a mere 84 in 17.1 overs after opting to bowl. India easily chased down the small target of 85 with 55 balls to spare and without losing any wicket with opening batters Mandhana and Shafali Verma remaining not out on 54 and 27 respectively.

Saika Ishaque In Reserves As India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup T20 In Sri Lanka

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian Women's team to Sri Lanka for the upcoming 2024 Women's Asia Cup T20, which is set to take place in Dambulla, from July 19. The in-form Smriti Mandhana, who top-scored for India in the three-match ODI series, will continue to be the vice-captain of the squad. The one major surprise in the squad is the inclusion of Saika Ishaque among the travelling reserves. Meghna Singh was also included in the reserves for the tournament all matches of which will be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla.

Smriti Mandhana, Palash Muchhal Complete 5 Years Together. This Post Says The Rest

Indian women's cricket team superstar, Smriti Mandhana was all hearts as music composer Palash Muchhal shared a few pictures with her on Instagram, cutting a celebratory cake as the two completed 5 years together. It was Palash who took to Instagram to share a few pictures with the Indian women's T20I team captain, with nothing but the number 5 and a heart in the caption. Palash's sister Palak and Smriti also shared their reactions on the post, with the cricketer leaving three hearts for her rumoured boyfriend.

India Women On Mercy Of Weather Gods, Hope To Draw South Africa T20I Series

Desperate to level the three-match series after the second game was washed out, India would hope weather doesn't play spoilsport, besides eyeing a much-improved bowling effort in the final women's T20I against South Africa here on Tuesday. India are trailing the three-match series 0-1 after losing the opener by 12 runs. Their problems compounded after the second game here on Sunday was washed out midway due to persistent drizzle. And with 30 to 40 per cent of rain forecast for Tuesday, the Indians are left on the mercy of weather gods.

"Lot Of Pressure On Us": Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of India-Pakistan Women's Asia Cup Game

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur remains resolute in their approach of going for a win in every game ahead of the Women's Asia Cup match against arch-rivals Pakistan. India are scheduled to open their campaign against their historic nemesis in Dambulla on July 19. India have recently secured a 3-0 clean sweep against South Africa in the home ODI series. They also registered an emphatic 10-wicket win in the one-off Test before levelling the three-match T20I series 1-1 as the second game got washed out due to rain in Chennai. Before the pressure game against Pakistan, Harmanpreet said as a team they need to focus on their game rather than other parameters of the clash.

Hockey India To Host First-Ever Masters Cup For Players Aged 40+

Hockey India on Tuesday announced inaugural Masters Cup, a pioneering tournament which will feature veteran players in men's and women's categories. The event is designed to celebrate the enduring passion and skill of seasoned hockey players. All Hockey India affiliated state member units are eligible to participate in the event and all eligible veteran players, aged around and above 40, who want to participate in the tournament will have to contact their respective member units and register through the Hockey India Member Unit Portal.

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India Women Lose To South Africa By 12 Runs In 1st T20I

Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana Named ICC Player Of The Month For June

Pooja Vastrakar, Smriti Mandhana Set Up India Women's Series-Levelling T20I Win Over South Africa

Saika Ishaque In Reserves As India Announce Squad For Women's Asia Cup T20 In Sri Lanka

Smriti Mandhana, Palash Muchhal Complete 5 Years Together. This Post Says The Rest

India Women On Mercy Of Weather Gods, Hope To Draw South Africa T20I Series

"Lot Of Pressure On Us": Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of India-Pakistan Women's Asia Cup Game

Hockey India To Host First-Ever Masters Cup For Players Aged 40+