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  • WATCH: Chinnaswamy Goes Crazy As Smriti Mandhana Grabs Her Maiden International Wicket During IND-W vs SA-W 2nd ODI | Cricket News

    Smriti Mandhana seems to be in a golden phase where everything she touches turns to success. The Indian vice-captain recently decided to try her hand at bowling at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a familiar ground where she often plays for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

    Mandhana’s remarkable contributions this year have been pivotal in helping RCB secure the WPL title, a significant feat for a team that had previously struggled to meet the high expectations set by their IPL counterparts. Continuing her stellar form, Mandhana hit two consecutive centuries against South Africa at this very stadium, and on Wednesday, she achieved another milestone by taking her maiden international wicket.

    Harmanpreet Kaur, who had earlier scored a magnificent century herself, decided to let Mandhana bowl just before the 15th over of South Africa’s innings. Mandhana immediately justified the decision, taking the wicket of Sune Luus who was caught behind by Richa Ghosh after scoring 12 runs off 13 balls.

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    Smriti Mandhana has taken a wicket

    Smriti’s celebrations were wholesome. pic.twitter.com/Z8H9EWkQFe

    mufaddal vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 19, 2024

    Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur’s explosive centuries powered India women to 325/3 against South Africa in the second ODI at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. After winning the toss, South Africa sent India to bat first. The India batting line-up displayed a strong performance and scored just 28 runs in the first powerplay of the match.

    Smriti Mandhana (136 runs from 120 balls, 18 fours and 2 sixes) and Shafali Verma (20 runs from 38 balls, 3 fours) opened for India. Nonkululeko Mlaba removed Verma in the 12th over.

    Dayalan Hemalatha (24 runs from 41 balls, 1 four and 2 sixes) replaced Verma on the crease and tried to build a partnership with Mandhana. But she could not last long as Masabata Klaas bagged the wicket in the 23rd over.

    Harmanpreet Kaur (103* runs from 88 balls, 9 fours and 3 sixes) replaced Hemalatha and played a stupendous knock. She built a strong partnership with Mandhana and added some crucial runs on the scoreboard.

    The Proteas women struggled to remove the two Indian batters and conceded plenty of runs. Nonkululeko Mlaba picked up a crucial wicket in the 46th over to help her side but it was too late.

    Harmanpreet and Richa Ghosh (25* runs from 13 balls, 3 fours and 1 six) stayed on the crease for India with India putting up a sizeable 325/3 on the scoreboard after 50 overs. Mlaba picked two wickets in her 10-over spell and gave 51 runs. Klaas bagged one wicket. South Africa need 326 runs to win the match.

    Brief score: India Women 325/3 (Smriti Mandhana 136, Harmanpreet Kaur 103*, Richa Ghosh 25*; Nonkululeko Mlaba 2/51) vs South Africa Women. (With ANI Inputs)

  • WATCH: Rohit Sharma Mimics Virat Kohli’s Wicket Celebration At BCCI Awards 2024, Video Goes Viral | cricket news

    In a delightful twist at the BCCI Awards 2024 in Hyderabad, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma showcased his lighter side, leaving fans in splits with his impeccable mimicry skills. The cricketer took the opportunity to mimic various teammates, including the notable Virat Kohli, creating a viral sensation on social media.

    Wait for Kohli and MSD _#RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/iTDoOlxzah

    — ICT _ (@ROHIRAT_) January 26, 2024 Rohit Sharma’s Playful Imitations

    At the star-studded BCCI event, Rohit Sharma entertained the audience by flawlessly imitating teammates such as Jasprit Bumrah and Virat Kohli. His portrayal of Virat Kohli’s aggressive celebration after a wicket caught everyone’s attention, especially in the absence of Kohli himself from the ceremony due to personal reasons.

    Viral Sensation on Social Media

    Following the awards night, a video of Rohit’s mimicry escapades went viral on social media platforms, captivating fans worldwide. The Indian captain showcased his versatility by mimicking not only his contemporaries but also paying homage to legends like Sachin Tendulkar with an iconic uppercut.

    Virat Kohli’s Absence and Fan Reactions

    Despite Virat Kohli’s absence from the award ceremony, fans expressed their elation at seeing Rohit Sharma bring a lighter mood to the event. The absence of Kohli, who withdrew from the first two Test matches against England due to personal reasons, did not dampen the spirits of cricket enthusiasts as they reveled in Rohit’s entertaining performance.

    Rohit’s Take on ICC Trophy Drought

    In a recent interview with Jio Cinema, Rohit Sharma shared his optimism about India’s future in international cricket. Despite the team’s recent successes, Rohit acknowledged the unfulfilled dream of winning ICC finals but emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive mindset for future triumphs.

    Action-Packed IND vs ENG 1st Test

    On the cricketing front, Rohit Sharma is currently leading Team India in the first Test against England in Hyderabad. The match witnessed England posting 246 runs in the first innings, with Ben Stokes playing a notable innings of 70. India responded impressively, amassing 436 runs and taking a commanding lead of 190 runs after the first innings.

    BCCI Annual Awards Highlights

    The BCCI Awards 2024 honored cricketing legends and current stars alike. Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer received the prestigious Col CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement awards, while players like Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, R Ashwin, and Jasprit Bumrah were recognized with the Polly Umrigar awards. The event also celebrated the achievements of female cricketers, with Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma earning the best international cricketer award in the women’s category.