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India Women’s cricket team faced a setback in the first T20I against South Africa, losing by 12 runs at the M.A Chidambaram Stadium. The match saw South Africa posting a challenging total of 189/4, powered by Tazmin Brits’ impressive 81 off 56 balls and Marizanne Kapp’s quick 57 off 33 balls. Despite Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav’s efforts with the ball, India struggled to contain the South African batters.
In response, India’s chase began well with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana’s solid opening partnership. However, wickets fell at crucial moments, and despite an unbeaten fifty by Jemimah Rodrigues, India fell short of the target, finishing at 177/4 in their 20 overs.
The partnership between Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur offered some hope, with the required run rate escalating in the final overs. Jemimah’s quick half-century off 29 balls kept India in the hunt, but the team ultimately fell short in chasing down the total.
The Indian women’s team, coming off dominant performances in the ODI series and a one-off Test, will look to regroup and make a strong comeback in the remaining matches of the series. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, every match is crucial for India as they aim to fine-tune their preparations and build momentum.
The loss in the first T20I serves as a wake-up call for India, highlighting areas for improvement in both the batting and bowling departments. As the series progresses, the team will be eager to address these shortcomings and put up a stronger performance in the upcoming matches.
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