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Smriti Mandhana's Graceful 90 Leads India Women To 6-Wicket Win Over South Africa, ODI Series Sweep

Smriti Mandhana waltzed to a characteristically elegant 90 to form the crux of India's six-wicket win in the third and final women's ODI against South Africa, marking their 3-0 series clean sweep in Bengaluru on Sunday. Mandhana, whose innings came off 83 balls (11x4), had efficient support casts in Shafali Verma (25), Priya Punia (28) and Harmanpreet Kaur (42, 48b, 2x4) as India went past the target of 216 without exerting themselves much. The hosts made 220 for four in 40.4 overs, after South Africa were restricted to an underwhelming 215 for eight despite skipper Laura Wolvaardt's solid 61 (57b, 7x4).

First Time In 51 Years! Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur Shine As India vs South Africa Sees Historic Feat

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and her deputy Smriti Mandhana slammed a century each and pacer Pooja Vastrakar bowled a superb final over as India Women defeated South Africa by four runs in a well-fought second One-day International that ended in a thriller and gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Smriti Mandhana Equals Mithali Raj's Record Of Most Centuries In Women's ODI Cricket

India opener Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the annals of women's cricket history by equalling former captain Mithali Raj's all-time Indian record for the most centuries in women's ODIs. Mandhana's brilliant knock of 136 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against South Africa Women in the second ODI is her seventh ODI century, bringing her level with the legendary Raj. Following her century in the series opener, when she scored 117 runs, the flamboyant left-hander continued her superb form. Her back-to-back centuries made her the first Indian woman to achieve this feat in ODI cricket.

Watch: Smriti Mandhana Picks Wicket In The First Match She Bowls, Internet Finds Her Action Similar To Virat Kohli

It was Smriti Mandhana's day in the 2nd ODI against South Africa in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The star India batter entered the history books by equalling former women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj's all-time Indian record for the most centuries in women's ODIs. Mandhana's brilliant knock of 136 runs at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against South Africa Women in the second ODI was her seventh ODI century, bringing her level with the legendary Raj. Along with Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur also scored a ton as India put up 325/3 in 50 overs.

"Had To Stay Strong Mentally": India Women's Hockey Forward After Comeback

Young forward Sharmila Devi feels the desire to become a better version of herself helped her make a comeback to the Indian women's hockey team and she would continue to work hard on her game to remain consistent. The 22-year-old from Haryana returned to the Indian team in February this year after close to nine months during the FIH Hockey Pro League game against China. "It wasn't easy. I didn't get to play for the national side for close to nine months," Sharmila was quoted as saying in a Hockey India (HI) release.

"Had To Stay Strong Mentally": India Women's Hockey Forward After Comeback

Young forward Sharmila Devi feels the desire to become a better version of herself helped her make a comeback to the Indian women's hockey team and she would continue to work hard on her game to remain consistent. The 22-year-old from Haryana returned to the Indian team in February this year after close to nine months during the FIH Hockey Pro League game against China. "It wasn't easy. I didn't get to play for the national side for close to nine months," Sharmila was quoted as saying in a Hockey India (HI) release.

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).

Seven Straight Losses: India Hockey Women Lose To Germany In FIH Pro League

The Indian women's hockey team could not break its sequence of half-a-dozen consecutive losses in the FIH Pro League, losing to Germany 2-4 - its seventh consecutive defeat in the tournament - here on Saturday. The Indians squandered a two-goal advantage when Sunelita Toppo and Deepika scored excellent field goals in the opening quarter to give the Harendra Singh-coached side the the best chance to break the jinx. Sunelita (9th) and Deepika (15th) scored superb field goals to give India a huge morale-boosting 2-0 lead but soon saw it being cancelled out by Germany's Viktoria Huse, who converted penalty corners in the 23rd and 32nd minutes to bring her team on level terms.

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Smriti Mandhana's Graceful 90 Leads India Women To 6-Wicket Win Over South Africa, ODI Series Sweep

First Time In 51 Years! Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur Shine As India vs South Africa Sees Historic Feat

Smriti Mandhana Equals Mithali Raj's Record Of Most Centuries In Women's ODI Cricket

Watch: Smriti Mandhana Picks Wicket In The First Match She Bowls, Internet Finds Her Action Similar To Virat Kohli

"Had To Stay Strong Mentally": India Women's Hockey Forward After Comeback

"Had To Stay Strong Mentally": India Women's Hockey Forward After Comeback

Smriti Mandhana Century Helps India To Massive 143-Run Win Over South Africa In First ODI

Seven Straight Losses: India Hockey Women Lose To Germany In FIH Pro League