Explosive performances by Shafali Verma and captain Harmanpreet Kaur led India to their highest-ever women’s T20I total against South Africa, reaching 192/4 at the Wanderers Stadium. Shafali’s quick 64 and Harmanpreet’s aggressive 66 powered India to a formidable total in a crucial match to stay alive in the series.
India’s batting showcased dominance from the start, with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma aggressively scoring boundaries early on. Despite a brief slowdown by spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, India’s momentum picked up again as Shafali reached her fifty in style, setting the stage for a big total.
Harmanpreet and Shafali’s partnership of 73 runs was crucial in maintaining India’s momentum, with Richa Ghosh’s late contribution further boosting the score. Harmanpreet’s half-century and a final over flurry pushed India past the 190-run mark, setting a challenging target for South Africa.
