WPL 2023: India Women and Ireland Women are currently engaged in a do or die battle in the Women’s T20 World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur after winning the toss decided to bat first at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. Smriti Mandhana waged a lone battle smashing a career best 87 which helped India post 155/6 in 20 overs. Mandhana missed out on scoring a hundred after being dismissed by Orla Prendergast in the 19th over. Follow Women T20 WC LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana lights up Women’s T20 World Cup, slams career best 87 vs Ireland in stunning lone battle – Watch Highlights
This is the second straight half century for Mandhana in this competition. In the match against England the left handed opener had scored 52 runs. The women in blue had their chance to seal semi-final spot however they missed out on the opportunity after losing the match by 11 runs. India are currently 2nd in Group 2 with 4 points from 3 games.A victory in this match will guarantee India’s qualification to the final four.
Another great knock from the RCB blood smriti mandhana pic.twitter.com/8QU2oyZO31
— Kevin (@imkevin149) February 20, 2023
Smriti Mandhana alongwith opening partner Shafali Verma had put on a half-century stand for the opening wicket. Verma fell for 24 with Amy Hunter taking a good, low catch in the deep. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur completed 3000 runs in T20Is, becoming the fourth women’s cricketer to the landmark in this format.
Alongwith Mandhana, the duo brought India innings back on track. Mandhana also completed her half-century with a thumping six over mid-wicket. Harmanpreet was dismissed in the 16th over, after a stunning catch by Orla Prendergast.Laura Delany dismissed Richa Ghosh for a duck to complete a three-wicket haul.Deepti Sharma was also dismissed for first ball duck.
WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana lights up Women’s T20 World Cup, slams career best 87 vs Ireland in stunning lone battle – Watch Highlights
WPL 2023: Mandhana set to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore
Following the T20 World Cup, Smriti Mandhana is set to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the first-ever WPL 2023. The left-hander was the first player to go under the hammer at the WPL auction in Mumbai on Monday, February 13. She was also the most expensive player, with RCB paying Rs 3.4 crores to sign her. Virat Kohli and the franchise men’s team’s current captain, Du Plessis had made the announcement of Mandhan being the captain of the WOmen’s team.
In the video, the duo can be seen revealing the name of the RCB women’s team captain. ” Hi RCB fans, this is your No. 18 here to make a very special announcement today. Leading RCB over the last decade has been a very enjoyable and memorable phase of my career. A captain isn’t just the leader of the group. He is someone who creates the culture and carries that legacy forward by earning the respect of everyone around him”.
“Now, it’s time for another No. 18 to lead a very special RCB team in the Women’s Premier League. Yes, we are talking about Smriti Mandhana. Go well Smriti, you will have the support of the best team and the best fans in the world.”
WPL 2023: Smriti Mandhana lights up Women’s T20 World Cup, slams career best 87 vs Ireland in stunning lone battle – Watch Highlights
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