IND vs SA: Harmanpreet-Smriti century, South Africa chase 326 runs

Dominant Batting Display by Team India

Dominant Batting Display by Team India

Team India put up an impressive total of 325 runs in their allotted 50 overs during the second ODI Series match against South Africa. Opener Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a solid 136 runs, marking her second consecutive century in the series. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur also shone with an unbeaten 103 runs, showcasing her prowess with 9 fours and 3 sixes. Their partnership of 171 runs for the third wicket was pivotal in setting up the formidable total.

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Partnership Highlights and Contributions

After losing early wickets, Team India stabilized their innings thanks to a record partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur. This partnership not only built a strong foundation but also allowed India to accelerate their scoring rate. Richa Ghosh’s contribution of 25 not out towards the end further bolstered India’s total, ensuring a challenging target for South Africa.

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South Africa’s Bowling Effort and Task Ahead

Facing a daunting target of 326 runs for victory, South Africa’s bowlers faced a tough challenge. Nonkululeko Malaba was the most successful bowler for South Africa, claiming 2 wickets. The rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain the Indian batters, conceding runs under pressure. As South Africa prepared to chase, their batting lineup would need a strong performance to challenge Team India’s formidable total in the second ODI Series match.

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