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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. 

Mandhan impressed with the ball too. Bowling for the first time in international cricket, Mandhana got South Africa's Aune Luus caught behind. It was her first wicket in international cricket. The wicket was special in another ways as several social media use found her action similar to Virat Kohli. 

#INDvSA #IDFCFirstBankWomensODITrophy #JioCinemaSports pic.twitter.com/kORVBL31Nw

Virat Kohli Smriti Mandhana.

- The No.18 connection! pic.twitter.com/SNqw6lgnyC

Virat Kohli Smriti Mandhana...!!! pic.twitter.com/dvuQDG0NPA

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.

The match began with a cautious start for Mandhana, who was kept quiet by the South African bowlers during the first powerplay. India lost opener Shafali Verma early, leaving Mandhana to anchor the innings. She meticulously built her innings, reaching 19 off 40 balls before shifting gears to dominate the bowlers. Her composed approach paid off as she reached her century in just 103 balls, eventually scoring 136 off 120 balls.

Mandhana's knock was adorned

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