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India Women Rewrite Record Books With Batting Blinder Against South Africa

Soumyajit Dutta

Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana [Source: @WomenCricZone/X]Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana [Source: @WomenCricZone/X]

India Women produced a commanding batting performance against South Africa Women in the second ODI of the Tri-Series in Sri Lanka on April 29, in Colombo. Electing to bat first, India posted a strong total of 276/6 at the end of their 50 overs. 

India is confident already after their 9 wickets victory against hosts Sri Lanka in the first ODI and this record total now only adds to their valour as the visitors come to chase the total.

India Women Achieve Huge Landmark Score Against Proteas

Notably, the total became India’s third-highest team score in Women’s ODIs against the Proteas. With this score, India added to their list of high-scoring outings against South Africa.

YearTotalVenue
2024325/3Bengaluru
2018302/3Kimberley
2025276/6Colombo (Today)
2022274/7Christchurch

Pratika, Mandhana, Rodrigues Sail India's Ship

India began their innings with a steady opening partnership between young Pratika Rawal and experienced campaigner Smriti Mandhana. The duo laid a solid foundation, adding 83 runs for the first wicket.  Mandhana played the supporting role with a composed 36 off 54 balls.

Rawal continued to impress at the other end. She reached a well-compiled 78 from 91 deliveries, decorated with seven fours and a six.  Her 68-run second-wicket stand with Harleen Deol kept the scoreboard ticking.

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur then took charge of the innings and played a captain’s knock. She held the middle order together and found an able partner in Jemimah Rodrigues.  The duo put on 59 runs for the fourth wicket, with Rodrigues contributing a quickfire 41 from 32 balls, including four boundaries. Harmanpreet’s 41 off 48 ensured stability through the middle overs as India eyed a strong finish.

Towards the death overs, Richa Ghosh came in and made an immediate impact with an attacking 24 off just 14 balls as India finished their innings at 276/6. Their third-highest total against South Africa sets up an intriguing chase as the visitors look to respond in Colombo.