In the second T20I on Sunday, Team India, under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur, narrowly defeated Australia to tie the five-match bilateral series.
India defeated Australia in a thrilling Super Over match on Sunday with to Renuka Thakur’s bowling prowess and Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant batting performance. Following India’s stunning victory over Australia, the cricket community responded as follows.
The hosts were able to square the game as the 2nd T20I entered a Super Over in pursuit of a victor thanks to blistering innings from Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Shafali Verma.
In the thrilling Super Over match at the crowded Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, India triumphed spectacularly because to Mandhana’s masterful batting and Renuka Singh’s valiant bowling.
After India’s stunning victory over Australia, veteran South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes praised the Harmanpreet-led team on Twitter.
The victory marked the visitors’ first loss in the 2022 season. In his tweet, the illustrious cricketer remarked, “Jeepers, SA not even playing, and I am pacing up and down… In a different article, Rhodes praised Mandhana and Ghosh for their outstanding batting during India’s innings in the Super Over.
Wasim Jaffer, a former Indian cricketer, shared a humorous meme in honour of Team India’s incredible victory.
Tweets about Harmanpreet Kaur
What an unbelievable match!
First defeat for Australia in T20I this year and in such a fashion…well played #TeamIndia 👌♥️@mandhana_smriti @TheShafaliVerma @13richaghosh take a bow! 👏#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/0yc2cvXH8L— DK (@DineshKarthik) December 11, 2022
“HONKO @BCCIWomen!” Jaffer tweeted, “That was spectacular #INDvAUS. Dinesh Karthik, a seasoned Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, and Irfan Pathan, a former all-rounder for India, both praised the Harmanpreet-led team on Twitter. “What an amazing fit! Well performed #TeamIndia @mandhana smriti @TheShafaliVerma @13richaghosh, who handed Australia their first T20I loss of the year. pause to bow! #INDvAUS,” wrote Karthik in a tweet.
In the just finished match between India and Australia, Tahlia McGrath, the top batter, struck an unbeaten 70 off 51 balls. Beth Mooney hammered a quick-fire 82* (54) to help the visitors reach 187-1 in 20 overs.
Opening batsman Mandhana led India’s assault in the high-scoring match. Shafali chipped in with an important knock (34).
This is before Richa’s thunderous 13-ball 26 forced the 2nd T20I into the Super Over. Mandhana and Richa let India to score 20 runs in the Super Over. India halted Australia’s unbeaten streak in the shortest format as pacer Renuka surrendered 10 runs while defending the scores.
For her outstanding batting performance, Mandhana, the Indian opener, was chosen Player of the Match. “I believe that everyone on the Indian squad enjoys chasing. However, we need to focus on totals.
“I realised it was a fantastic wicket while they were batting and set my sights on a high total. wanted to avoid making the same error in the previous innings. You’ll obtain high scores and high run chases if you play on such wickets that have been created for women’s cricket.
One of the most enjoyable games we’ve all played, in my opinion, is this one,” Mandhana stated following the game.
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