India opener Smriti Mandhana added another chapter to her growing list of achievements as she became the highest run-getter for India Women in a single edition of the ODI World Cup during the final against South Africa on Sunday.
Mandhana , who scored a powerful 45 from 58 balls as opener, went past the previous record held by former captain Mithali Raj, who had scored 409 runs in the 2017 World Cup.
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Her fluent innings at the DY Patil Stadium took her tally for the ongoing tournament beyond the ex-skipper's mark, which once again highlighted her consistency at the top of the order throughout the campaign.
Mandhana now leads the pack with 434 runs in 9 innings, with a high-score of 109 and an average of 54.25. She did so at a strike-rate of 99.08.
The left-hander also came extremely close to crossing another significant landmark, but failed to become only the third Indian batter to complete 1,000 runs in Women’s ODI World Cups. At the moment, only skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj are in that elite list among Indians.
India’s strong start in the final was built around the opening pair’s composed approach. Mandhana’s stunning partnership of 104 from 106 balls with Shafali Verma, who eventually went on to get her half century in 49 balls, ensured India made steady progress after being asked to bat first.
Mandhana however, fell in the fourth delivery of the 18th over, facing Chloe Tryon, after edging a cut shot to wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta, ending a strong opening stand for India.
Following her wicket, India's hero in the semi-final - Jemimah Rodrigues came on to bat.
As the final progressed, India breached the 100-run mark in the 18th over, with batters looking to add crucial runs and get India to a strong total in this final.
Mandhana , who scored a powerful 45 from 58 balls as opener, went past the previous record held by former captain Mithali Raj, who had scored 409 runs in the 2017 World Cup.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Her fluent innings at the DY Patil Stadium took her tally for the ongoing tournament beyond the ex-skipper's mark, which once again highlighted her consistency at the top of the order throughout the campaign.
Mandhana now leads the pack with 434 runs in 9 innings, with a high-score of 109 and an average of 54.25. She did so at a strike-rate of 99.08.
The left-hander also came extremely close to crossing another significant landmark, but failed to become only the third Indian batter to complete 1,000 runs in Women’s ODI World Cups. At the moment, only skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Mithali Raj are in that elite list among Indians.
India’s strong start in the final was built around the opening pair’s composed approach. Mandhana’s stunning partnership of 104 from 106 balls with Shafali Verma, who eventually went on to get her half century in 49 balls, ensured India made steady progress after being asked to bat first.
Mandhana however, fell in the fourth delivery of the 18th over, facing Chloe Tryon, after edging a cut shot to wicketkeeper Sinalo Jafta, ending a strong opening stand for India.
Following her wicket, India's hero in the semi-final - Jemimah Rodrigues came on to bat.
As the final progressed, India breached the 100-run mark in the 18th over, with batters looking to add crucial runs and get India to a strong total in this final.
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