A brilliant innings from Shafali Verma, who struck 87 off 78 balls, laid the foundation for India's strong total, while important contributions from Deepti Sharma and Richa Ghosh took the team to 298/7 in the Women's World Cup final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai
Team India has released left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav from the ongoing five-match T20I series in Australia to allow him to participate in the India A series against South Africa A at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru for the second four-day Test match.
Babar Azam now has 40 fifties in 124 innings, whereas Virat Kohli (39 fifty-plus scores in 117 innings) and Rohit Sharma (37 fifty-plus scores in 151 innings) are second and third, respectively, on the list.
During the title clash against South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Mandhana scored a valuable 45 in 58 balls, with eight fours. Her runs came at a strike rate of 77.59. She let Shafali Verma let her arms loose at the other end, and they put on a century stand.
Rishabh Pant's match-winning fifty propelled India A to a thrilling three-wicket win over South Africa A in the first unofficial Test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, in Bengaluru on Sunday, giving the hosts a 1-0 series lead.
The match was initially supposed to start at 3:00, with the toss set to take place at 2:30 PM. However, the toss and match were delayed due to rain, and a final timing for both has now been issued.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Piyush Goyal told the media, "We are really happy. We extend our best wishes to our sisters. I am hopeful that our team will make us proud. Winning and losing are a part of the game, but our team is going to play really well today."
In an opinion piece published on IOL, one of South Africa's leading news platforms, academic and international relations observer Nereshnee Govender writes that PM Modi's approach draws on shared histories of resistance and aspirations for equitable development.
Prayers are being offered to Lord Venkateswara on behalf of the Andhra Cricket Association for the Indian Women Cricket team's victory against South Africa ahead of the World Cup Final at DY Patel Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Hosts India Women will lock horns with South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, with the tournament guaranteed to crown a new champion.
Prayers were offered in Prayagraj by people praying for their victory in the final of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 against South Africa on Sunday.