Jhulan, Smriti stars in series leveling win against Proteas women in 2nd ODI
Xtra Time Web Desk: A brilliant spell of bowling (4/42) from veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami and an unbeaten half century (80) from Smriti Mandhana paved the way for a series leveling win for India women in the 2nd ODI against Proteas women at the Ekana stadium on Tuesday. Mithali Raj’s team thumped South Africa women by nine wickets in the second ODI of the five-match series here on Tuesday.
Lara Goodall top-scored for South Africa women with a 77-ball 49, while skipper Sane Luus made 36.
Veteran pacer Jhulan (4/42) was the pick of the bowlers for India, while Rajeshwari Gayakwad returned with figures of 3 for 37.
For India, it turned out to be an easy chase with Mandhana (80) and Punam Raut (62) raising an unbeaten 138-run stand for the second wicket.
Brief Scores:
South Africa women: 157 all out in 41 overs (Lara Goodall 49, Sune Luus 36; Jhulan Goswami 4/42, Rajeshwari Gayakwad 3/37).
India women: 160 for 1 in 28.4 overs (S Mandhana 80 not out, P Raut 62 not out; S Ismail 1/46).
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