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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.
India Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Pratika Rawal reaping the rewards after ‘years of hard work'
Since replacing Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal has had a dream run for the Indian team. The 24-year-old has become a strong contender to be Smriti Mandhana's opening partner when India play in the ODI World Cup later this year on home soil. On Sunday, April 27, Pratika played a crucial hand in India's opening game in the tri-series in Sri won the Player of the Match award as India beat the hosts by nine wickets at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pratika scored an unbeaten 50 off 62 balls, decorated with seven fours, as India chased down 148 with 56 balls to spare in the rain-curtailed 39-over put on 54 runs for the opening wicket with Mandhana, after which her unbeaten 95-run stand with Harleen Deol took India past the finish line. The Delhi youngster said that the hard yards she has put in over the years have started to pay dividends. India vs Sri Lanka, Women's Tri-series Highlights'It's years of hard work that's coming into place now. I'm very lucky, very fortunate I got this opportunity. I'm just trying to play on the merit of the ball, nothing more goes into my mind. I'm very lucky that I have a partner like Smriti, who just makes the game so easy and I just have to play the ball according to merit. It makes my job very easy,' Pratika anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 50, Pratika Rawal is the Player of the Match Scoreboard | #WomensTriNationSeries2025 | #SLvIND BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) April 27, 2025advertisementPratika taking responsibilityIn seven ODIs since debuting last year in the home series against West Indies, Pratika has racked up 494 runs at an average of 82.33 with a top score of 154 against Ireland in Rajkot earlier this year in January. Having got scores of 89, 67, 154 and 50 not out in his last four ODIs, Pratika hasn't left any stone unturned to cement her place in the Harmanpreet Kaur was delighted with Pratika's progress. The captain was happy with how Pratika is putting forth her A-game for the Women in Blue.'She has been really great for us, and last few games she's shown us that she's taking that responsibility. Every match she's playing a special knock and really happy to see her best is coming for the team,' Harmanpreet will look to reach the 500-run landmark and continue her stupendous form when India face Laura Wolvaardt's South Africa on Tuesday, April 29 in Colombo.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Women's Tri Nation series 2025: India, Sri Lanka & South Africa squads, fixtures and more
Sri Lanka Women is all set to host India Women and South Africa Women in a Women's Tri-Series tournament starting on April 27, 2025, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The tournament, played in the ODI format, will feature six matches before concluding with the final on May 11, 2025. The top two teams from the group stage will advance to the title clash. All three teams have included uncapped players in their squads, promising a mix of fresh talent and familiar rivalries. The Tri-Series will also serve as crucial preparation for the 50-over World Cup, scheduled to take place in India later this year. Team captains and key players Sri Lanka Women, led by Chamari Attapaththu, will feature a strong squad with talents like Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, and Inoka Ranaweera. Although Attapaththu's recent form has been patchy, Sri Lanka remains a formidable side at home. India Women, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, will enter the Tri-Series as firm favorites. The side also has Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Yastika Bhatia, and Arundhati Reddy who will play pivotal roles. South Africa Women, under Laura Wolvaardt's leadership, are seen as the underdogs. While players like Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, and Chloe Tryon offer quality, they will need a strong collective effort to get victories. 📍 ColomboWe are all set for the #WomensTriNationSeries2025 🏆#TeamIndia | @ImHarmanpreet 📸 SLC Squads South Africa Women: Lara Goodall, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Chloe Tryon, Miane Smit, Nadine De Klerk, Nondumiso Shangase, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso (WK), Sinalo Jafta (WK), Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Seshnie Naidu Sri Lanka Women: Chamari Attapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Manudi Nanayakkara, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Kavisha Dilhari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Hansima Karunaratne, Rashmika Sewwandi, Dewmi Vihanga, Piyumi Wathsala India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Yastika Bhatia (WK), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Arundhati Reddy, Nallapureddy Charani, Tejal Hasabnis, Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol, Shuchi Upadhyay Presenting the prestigious Servo Cup 2025! 🏆The Tri-Nation Women's Series featuring Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa officially kicks off with the grand trophy launch. 🏏🇱🇰#SriLankaCricket #WomensCricket #ServoCup2025 Fixtures Sunday, April 27: Match 1 - Sri Lanka Women vs India Women Tuesday, April 29: Match 2 - India Women vs South Africa Women Friday, May 2: Match 3 - Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women Sunday, May 4: Match 4 - Sri Lanka Women vs India Women Wednesday, May 7: Match 5 - India Women vs South Africa Women Friday, May 9: Match 6 - Sri Lanka Women vs South Africa Women Sunday, May 11: Match 7 (Final) - TBA vs TBA Where to watch The Women's Tri-Nation Series 2025 will begin at 10 AM IST with the toss scheduled for 9:30 AM IST. The match can be watched live on the FanCode app and website. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
