IND Vs ZIM: India's strong comeback, 103 runs challenge to win the series

  • Kellys Ndhlovu Sapshel Fail
  • Chipo and Josephine saved the innings
  • Niki Prasad's maximum in bowling

 

In the second match of the ongoing three-match T20I series at Shaheer Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, Zimbabwe Women's team batted first and challenged India for 103 for 8. Indian women's bowling was the best in this match. From the first ball of the match, the cricketers had established their grip on the match.

Kellys Ndhlovu Sapshel Fail

Zimbabwe took an aggressive stance from the start in the first match. They won the toss in the second match and elected to bat first with the intention of doing something similar, but Kellys Ndhlovu, who scored 42 runs in the previous match, could not even crack the pumpkin in this match. Nandani Sharma hit a hat-trick in the fourth over and gave Zimbabwe a shock.

Chipo and Josephine saved the innings

After two overs of that, Deepti Sharma showed her way to the pavilion as well, with Beloved Biza (7) caught by Harmanpreet Kourkarvi. Also, Sharon Meyers, who scored 43 runs in the first match, could contribute only 9 runs in this match. She became a victim of Kranti Goud. In between, Chipo Mugri Tiripano and captain Josephine Como (27 not out) put together a 45-run partnership for the fourth wicket to revive the team's innings.

Nicky Prasad dismissed Richa Ghoshkarvi Chipo behind the wicket. Chipo scored 34 runs with 5 fours. Nysa Gwanzuru, who came after, was tricked by Niki and did not even allow her to open her account. From India, Nicky took 2 wickets for 7 runs in 2 overs.

 

Indian Women's Association: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Shefali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Niki Prasad, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Arundhati Reddy, Sri Charani, Nandani Sharma and Kranti Goud.

Zimbabwe Women's Team: Kelis Ndhalovu, Beloved Bija, Modester Mupachikwa (wicketkeeper), Sharn Meyers, Nyasha Gwanzura, Michelle Mavunga, Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Francisca Chipare, Josephine Nkomo (captain), Oleander Chare and Tendai Mkusha.

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