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Hans India
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Sneh, Amanjot star as India win tri-series after beating Sri Lanka by 97 runs
Sneh Rana continued her sensational form by picking 4-38 while Amanjot Kaur grabbed 3-54 as India defeated Sri Lanka by 97 runs to win the women's ODI tri-series at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After vice-captain Smriti Mandhana led a stellar batting effort to help India post a mammoth 342/7 in their 50 overs, Sneh stepped up to once again be India's standout bowler, as she picked up another four-wicket haul. On the other hand, Amanjot yet again impressed with a three-fer as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 245 in 48.2 overs and become runners-up of this tri-series. A chase of 343 was always going to be an uphill task for Sri Lanka, and they were never really in it, despite their Chamari Athapaththu making 51. Now, on losing the tri-series final, Sri Lanka will be wondering what could have been had they bowled with more penetration or could have made the most of their fielding chances, especially of dropping Smriti on 21 off Inoka Ranaweera's bowling. India had a perfect start to their defence of a mammoth total when Amanjot castled Hasini Perera on third ball of the second innings. Though Chamari shared a 68-run stand with Vishmi Gunaratne (36) for the second wicket, Amanjot broke it in the 14th over by bowling the latter around her legs. With Chamari struggling for rhythm in the later part, she still managed to bring up her fifty, before being castled by Sneh. Despite Harshitha Samawickrama and Nilakshi de Silva sharing a 52-run stand, Amanjot and Sneh took them out respectively to ensure the game was firmly in India's favour, as they completed a resounding win in the final and justify the pre-tournament favourites tag. Brief Scores: India 342/7 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 116, Harleen Deol 47; Sugandika Kumari 2-59, Dewmi Vihanga 2-69) beat Sri Lanka 245 in 48.2 overs (Chamari Athapaththu 51, Nilakshi de Silva 48; Sneh Rana 4-38, Amanjot Kaur 3-54) by 97 runs
The Hindu
29-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
IND-W vs SA-W: Sneha Rana's maiden five-for, Rawal's fifty power India to 15 run-win over South Africa
Spinner Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul in Women's ODIs while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series here Tuesday. Rawal continued her rich vein of form with a measured 78 off 91 balls, helping India post a competitive 276 for six after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat first. Sneh then snared five wickets as South Africa was bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs despite Tazmin Brits' 109. South Africa lost its last five wickets for 21 runs, giving India its second consecutive victory in the tournament. The off-spinner ended with figures of 5/43. Sneh bowled a crucial 48th over, picking three wickets while giving away just three runs. Chasing a challenging total, South Africa came out all guns blazing, putting India on the backfoot early in the chase. Brits weathered adverse conditions and cramps to score a gritty 108 off 105 balls. She and captain Laura Wolvaardt stitched together a commanding 140-run opening stand, threatening to take the game away. But just when the momentum seemed to have shifted decisively in South Africa's favour, India's spinners turned the tide. 3⃣ wickets in the first match And a FIFER today against South Africa! 😎 Sneh Rana shines yet again with a successful bowling performance ✨ Scorecard ▶️ | #WomensTriNationSeries2025 | #INDvSA | @ — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) April 29, 2025 Deepti Sharma (1/40) broke the stand in the 28th over, trapping Wolvaardt leg-before with one pitched outside off. Soon Sneh struck, bowling Lara Goodall (9) to further tilt the game in India's favour. Brits went on to register her third ODI century and followed it up with back-to-back boundaries. However, she retired hurt as she was cramping up, leaving South Africa with two new batters at the crease. Sensing an opening, skipper Harmanpreet brought on Arundhati Reddy (1/59) and the right-arm pacer delivered immediately, removing debutant Karabo Meso. Left-arm spinner Shree Charani (1/51) then dismissed the experienced Sune Luus, caught at deep midwicket, as India tightened its grip on the match. With the required run rate touching nine, Chloe Tyron and Annerie Dercksen tried to accelerate but Sneh accounted for both of them, along with Nadine de Klerk and Brits, who returned in the 48th over, to complete a memorable five wicket-haul. Pratika Rawal in action againt South Africa on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: BCCI Earlier, Pratika struck seven boundaries and a six during her composed knock. Pratika and Smriti Mandhana (36) gave India a solid start, putting on 83 runs in 18.3 overs for the opening wicket. Mandhana played the supporting role, allowing the younger Pratika to take the lead. The partnership was eventually broken in the 19th over when Mandhana was caught down the leg side by wicketkeeper Karabo Meso off Annerie Dercksen. Harleen Deol then contributed a steady 29 off 47 deliveries and added 68 runs with Pratika for the second wicket, before being bowled by left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba. Pratika, who had brought up her fifth ODI fifty, looked set for a second hundred before Mlaba cleaned her up as well. Despite the setback, the middle order fired with Harmanpreet (41), Jemimah Rodrigues (41), and Richa Ghosh (24) all making valuable contributions, pushing India towards a challenging total.
