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India Clinches Victory Over South Africa in Thrilling T20 Series Finale
In a thrilling culmination to the 3-match T20 series between India and South Africa, the Indian women’s cricket team emerged victorious over the Proteas at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Indian team, under the captaincy of Harmanpreet Kaur, won the final match by a comprehensive 10-wicket margin.
South Africa began their innings facing the Indian bowling attack and were restricted to a score of 84 runs in just 17.1 overs. In response, the Indian team chased down the target without losing a single wicket in just 10.5 overs, with Smriti Mandhana contributing 57 runs and Shafali Verma adding 27 runs to the total.
Leading the charge with the ball, Pooja Vastrakar delivered an exceptional performance, taking 4 wickets, while Radha Yadav also shined by picking up 3 key wickets. The Indian team’s clinical bowling display ensured South Africa’s innings concluded at 84 runs.
The victory in the final T20 match resulted in the series being locked in a 1-1 draw, showcasing the competitive spirit between the two teams. Stellar performances by Indian players like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and the bowling duo of Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav were instrumental in securing the win.