New Delhi. India batted strongly against Sri Lanka in the do-or-die match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and scored a huge score. After the brilliant opening by openers Smriti Mandhana and Shefali Verma, captain Harmanpreet Kaur batted brilliantly in the end. India set a score of 173 runs for Sri Lanka to win. Mandhana scored a brilliant half-century while Harmanpreet played an inning of 52 runs.
The batting, which was a flop in the first two matches of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, showed top form in the third match. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur chose to bat first after winning the toss against Sri Lanka. Smriti Mandhana and Shefali Verma made a explosive opening and made a partnership of 98 runs. Shefali was out after scoring 40 runs while Mandhana scored a half-century. Due to this excellent opening, India was successful in scoring a big score.
The captain played a brilliant innings
Harmanpreet Kaur, who got injured while batting against Pakistan in the last match, played a stormy innings in her own style against Sri Lanka. This smoky batsman played an innings of 52 runs in just 27 balls. He completed his fifty with the help of 8 fours and 1 six and India made the highest score of this World Cup.
India made the biggest score
The Indian team, which was facing criticism for its batting in this ICC T20 World Cup, responded in its own style. The team made the highest score of this edition. South Africa had scored 166 runs for 5 wickets against Scotland in Dubai.
FIRST PUBLISHED: October 9, 2024, 21:07 IST
