Shafali cracks maiden Test ton, Mandhana joins milestone
28-Jun-2024 01:57 PM 7341
Chennai, June 28 (Reporter) Shefali Verma's maiden century in Test cricket headlined a spectacular display of dominance as the dynamic opener of the Indian women's cricket team single-handedly dismantled the South African bowling attack. Partnering with Smriti Mandhana, Shafali's century came off just 113 balls, embellished with 15 boundaries and two towering sixes, showcasing her aggressive batting prowess on the Chennai pitch. Despite South African captain Laura Wolvaard utilising six bowlers, none managed to dismiss Shafali or Mandhana, reflecting the bowlers' struggles against India's relentless batting onslaught. Moreover, Wolvaard's bowlers conceded runs at an average of about 5 per over, underscoring India's control over the match. Mandhana, equally impressive, also reached her fourth Test century during their partnership, further bolstering India's commanding position in the ongoing Test match. Their combined effort has propelled India to a strong position, with their opening partnership surpassing 200 runs. Shafali remains unbeaten at 127 runs, while Mandhana has contributed 140 runs, taking India's total past 250 against South Africa...////...
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