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India Women Secure Second Win in Tri-Series with Rawal's 78 and Rana's Five-Wicket Haul

India defeated South Africa by 15 runs in Colombo, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tri-series with standout performances from Pratika Rawal and Sneh Rana.

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Overview

  • Pratika Rawal scored 78 off 91 balls, marking her fifth consecutive ODI half-century and becoming the fastest batter in Women's ODI history to reach 500 runs in just eight innings.
  • Sneh Rana claimed her maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs with figures of 5/43, including three wickets in a single over, to derail South Africa's chase of 276.
  • India posted a competitive 276/6, with contributions from Harmanpreet Kaur (41*), Jemimah Rodrigues (41), and Harleen Deol (29), after an 83-run opening stand between Rawal and Smriti Mandhana.
  • South Africa's Tazmin Brits scored a gritty 109, retiring hurt due to cramps, while the rest of the batting lineup faltered against India's spinners.
  • India leads the tri-series with two wins, leveraging the tournament to finalize their squad for the upcoming home World Cup.