The first ODI of the South Africa Women’s tour of India, 2024, took place on June 16, 2024, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. India Women won the toss and elected to bat first, with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues getting off to a solid start. However, the Indian batting lineup struggled to build a substantial score, eventually managing 180 runs in their 50 overs.
South Africa Women, led by Laura Wolvaardt, responded with a steady pace, reaching 85 for 5 in their 27 overs. The match was marked by several key wickets and impressive bowling performances from both teams.
India Women’s Batting
India Women’s batting lineup was hampered by the loss of several key wickets, including Harmanpreet Kaur, who was dismissed by Annerie Dercksen for 10. Dayalan Hemalatha was bowled by Nonkululeko Mlaba for 12, and Richa Ghosh was caught by Sinalo Jafta off Ayabonga Khaka for 3.
South Africa Women’s Bowling
South Africa Women’s bowling lineup, featuring Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas, Anneie Dercksen, and Nonkululeko Mlaba, performed impressively taking six wickets and conceding 180 runs in their 50 overs. Ayaboga Khaka took two wickets, while Masabata Klaas, Annerie Dercksen, and Nonkululeo Mlaba each took one wicket.
South Africa Women’s Batting
South Africa Women’s batting lineup, featuring Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, and Laura Wolvaardt, reached 85 for 5 in their 27 overs. Sune Luus scored 22 runs off 24 balls, with two fours. Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt were yet to score.
Match Highlights
- Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues got off to a solid start for India Women, with Mandhana scoring 101 runs off 117 balls and Rodrigues scoring 17 off 28 balls.
- Harmanpreet Kaur was dismissed by Annerie Dercksen for 10, and Dayalan Hemalatha was bowled by Nonkululeko Mlaba for 12.
- Deepti Sharma contributed 37 runs off 48 balls, with three fours.
- South Africa Women’s bowling lineup took six wickets and conceded 180 runs in their 50 overs.
- Ayabonga Khaka took two wickets, while Masabata Klaas Annerie Dercksen, and Nonkululeko Mlaba each took one wicket.
- Sune Luus scored 22 runs off 24 balls for South Africa Women.
Conclusion
The first ODI of the South Africa Women’s tour of India, in 2024, was marked by a solid batting performance from Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues for India Women, but ultimately, the Indian batting lineup struggled to build a substantial score. South Africa Women’s bowling lineup performed impressively, taking six wickets and conceding 180 runs in their 50 overs. The match highlights the challenges both teams face in the 50-over format, particularly with the broader picture of the Women’s T20 World Cup hanging in the backdrop.
