Smriti Mandhana extended her rich vein of form in her maiden tour of South Africa by registering her third fifty-plus score across formats.

Mithali Raj also scored her fourth successive half-century in the 20-over format - her second in the current series against South Africa - to help India secure a nine-wicket victory.&nbsp;

With this win, India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

As many as seven South African batters got into double digits to help the hosts finish with a total of 142 for 7.&nbsp;

Poonam Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with figures of 2 for 18 from her four overs.&nbsp;

In reply, India rode on a 106-run stand between Mandhana, 57 off 42 and Raj 76 not out off 61, with the latter scoring her third unbeaten half-century in as many innings in T20Is.&nbsp;

India&#39;s T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur struggled to find the boundaries and finished the match without one.&nbsp;

But Raj didn&#39;t get the pressure get to India as she found the fence four times in the last four overs, including one off Shabnim Ismail off the first ball of the final over which helped India over the line.

Mandhana registered her third fifty-plus score across formats

Smriti Mandhana extended her rich vein of form in her maiden tour of South Africa by registering her third fifty-plus score across formats. Mithali Raj also scored her fourth successive half-century in the 20-over format - her second in the current series against South Africa - to help India secure a nine-wicket victory. With this win, India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. As many as seven South African batters got into double digits to help the hosts finish with a total of 142 for 7. Poonam Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with figures of 2 for 18 from her four overs. In reply, India rode on a 106-run stand between Mandhana, 57 off 42 and Raj 76 not out off 61, with the latter scoring her third unbeaten half-century in as many innings in T20Is. India's T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur struggled to find the boundaries and finished the match without one. But Raj didn't get the pressure get to India as she found the fence four times in the last four overs, including one off Shabnim Ismail off the first ball of the final over which helped India over the line.

Mithali Raj, Smriti Mandhana power India to 2-0 lead

Veteran Mithali Raj and opener Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half-centuries as India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the second women&#39;s T20 International.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team is now 2-0 up in the five-match series, having won the opening encounter by seven wickets.

Chasing a modest 143, India cantered to victory in 19.1 overs as Mandhana hit a blistering 57 off 42 balls while Raj anchored the innings to perfection with her second successive half-century, remaining unbeaten on 76 off 61 balls.

Raj awarded &#39;Player of the Match&#39; once again. &quot;The wicket was on the slower side and it wouldn&#39;t have been easy for a new batter to come in and start hitting straightaway. The century partnership (with Mandhana) was really important,&quot; Raj said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Her skipper Harmanpreet was equally ecstatic with the senior pro&#39;s performance. &quot;We had discussed that if a player gets settled, she would have to bat through. It was a fantastic effort from Mithali di as she performed the role of a senior player,&quot; she said.

Mandhana struck four boundaries and three sixes --- one off leg-spinner Dane van Niekerk and another two off Raisibe Ntozakhe. It wasn&#39;t exactly a flawless inning as she was dropped twice during her second half-century in the shortest format.

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Along with one day skipper Raj, Mandhana added 106 runs for the opening stand in 14.2 overs.

Mandhana, who scored a century and a half-century in India&#39;s ODI series win, was in her element, attacking the Proteas bowling from the word go and reaching her half-century off only 37 balls.

Raj, on the other hand, completed her 12th T20 half-century off 48 deliveries. She waited for the loose deliveries to hit her customary cover drives and also rotated the strike well.

Only after Mandhana was adjudged leg before, she took charge with 23 needed off the last three overs.

She targeted medium pacer Ayabonga Khaka, bowling the 18th over, hitting her for two boundaries to ease off any pressure that was there. 
In all, Raj hit eight boundaries and the last was a thump over mid-wicket off Shabnim Ismail, which brought about India&#39;s victory.

Earlier, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav (2/18 in 4 overs) and off-spinner Anuja Patil (2/37 in 4 overs) shared a bulk of the spoils as the Proteas women could never up to the ante during the entire 20 overs.

The only notable partnership was between Sune Luus (33) and Nadine de Klerk (26), who added 43 runs for the fifth wicket after they were in a spot of bother at 58 for 4. 
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Mithali Raj and opener Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half-centuries as India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the second women's T20 International

Veteran Mithali Raj and opener Smriti Mandhana hit stylish half-centuries as India cruised to a comfortable nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the second women's T20 International. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led team is now 2-0 up in the five-match series, having won the opening encounter by seven wickets. Chasing a modest 143, India cantered to victory in 19.1 overs as Mandhana hit a blistering 57 off 42 balls while Raj anchored the innings to perfection with her second successive half-century, remaining unbeaten on 76 off 61 balls. Raj awarded 'Player of the Match' once again. "The wicket was on the slower side and it wouldn't have been easy for a new batter to come in and start hitting straightaway. The century partnership (with Mandhana) was really important," Raj said at the post-match presentation ceremony. Her skipper Harmanpreet was equally ecstatic with the senior pro's performance. "We had discussed that if a player gets settled, she would have to bat through. It was a fantastic effort from Mithali di as she performed the role of a senior player," she said. Mandhana struck four boundaries and three sixes --- one off leg-spinner Dane van Niekerk and another two off Raisibe Ntozakhe. It wasn't exactly a flawless inning as she was dropped twice during her second half-century in the shortest format. 2nd T20I: @mandhana_smriti brings up her half-century with a six. Ind - 91/0 after 12 overs #SAvIND pic.twitter.com/waJtIh9zXv — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 16, 2018 × Along with one day skipper Raj, Mandhana added 106 runs for the opening stand in 14.2 overs. Mandhana, who scored a century and a half-century in India's ODI series win, was in her element, attacking the Proteas bowling from the word go and reaching her half-century off only 37 balls. Raj, on the other hand, completed her 12th T20 half-century off 48 deliveries. She waited for the loose deliveries to hit her customary cover drives and also rotated the strike well. Only after Mandhana was adjudged leg before, she took charge with 23 needed off the last three overs. She targeted medium pacer Ayabonga Khaka, bowling the 18th over, hitting her for two boundaries to ease off any pressure that was there. In all, Raj hit eight boundaries and the last was a thump over mid-wicket off Shabnim Ismail, which brought about India's victory. Earlier, leg-spinner Poonam Yadav (2/18 in 4 overs) and off-spinner Anuja Patil (2/37 in 4 overs) shared a bulk of the spoils as the Proteas women could never up to the ante during the entire 20 overs. The only notable partnership was between Sune Luus (33) and Nadine de Klerk (26), who added 43 runs for the fifth wicket after they were in a spot of bother at 58 for 4.

Raj, Mandhana fire India to 9-wicket win over South Africa

Indian women&#39;s cricket team thrashed South Africa by 178 runs in the second ODI&nbsp;at Diamond Oval, Kimberley on Wednesday.

Smriti Mandhana slammed a magnificent ton acored 135 runs and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/jhulan-goswami-becomes-first-female-cricketer-to-take-200-odi-wickets-32129">Julan Goswami made a&nbsp;record</a> and became first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.

Former cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wished the team on Twitter.

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India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, which is part of the ICC Women&#39;s Championship.

Mandhana started from where she left in the first game and smashed 135 off just 129 balls to form the base for India&#39;s 302 for three.

She hit 14 boundaries and a six en route to her century. Incidentally, this is Mandhana&#39;s second ODI century against South Africa.

Mandhana had earlier made a 98-ball 84 in India&#39;s 88-run win over South Africa in the first ODI.

Besides Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (55 not out) and Veda Krishnamurthy (51 not out) contributed to India&#39;s total.

Opener Punam Raut (20) and skipper Mithali Raj (20) also got starts but failed to prolong their stay at the crease.

All the South Africa bowlers looked helpless in front of the Indian batswomen as they could just manage to take three wickets with Sune Luus registering best figures of one for 31.

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Just like the first ODI, Indian bowlers too were clinical in their approach, bowling out South Africa for just 124 runs in 30.5 overs to register yet another massive win.

Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav excelled with the ball for India with figures of four for 24, while left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/14) and offie Deepti Sharma (2/34) shared four victims between them.

India&#39;s veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami also added another feather to her illustrious cap today by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets.

The 35-year-old Goswami, playing her 166th ODI, achieved the feat when she dismissed opener Laura Wolvaardt for her 200th scalp.

South Africa&#39;s struggle against the Indian attack can be gauged from the fact that only two of their batswomen could manage double-digit scores.

Opener Lizelle Lee held the fort single-handedly from one end with a 75-ball 73 but she did not get the desired support from her teammates.

The only other South African batswoman to have reached double-digit score was Marizanne Kapp, who remained unbeaten on 17.

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Smriti Mandhana slammed a century (135 runs ) and Julan Goswami became first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets

Indian women's cricket team thrashed South Africa by 178 runs in the second ODI at Diamond Oval, Kimberley on Wednesday. Smriti Mandhana slammed a magnificent ton acored 135 runs and Julan Goswami made a record and became first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets. Former cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wished the team on Twitter. What a match this is turning out to be!! Stellar performance by @mandhana_smriti once again. A big congratulations to #JhulanGoswami on her 200th ODI wicket. #Jhulan200 #SAWvINDW pic.twitter.com/Qz8potomrj — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 7, 2018 × India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, which is part of the ICC Women's Championship. Mandhana started from where she left in the first game and smashed 135 off just 129 balls to form the base for India's 302 for three. She hit 14 boundaries and a six en route to her century. Incidentally, this is Mandhana's second ODI century against South Africa. Mandhana had earlier made a 98-ball 84 in India's 88-run win over South Africa in the first ODI. Besides Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (55 not out) and Veda Krishnamurthy (51 not out) contributed to India's total. Opener Punam Raut (20) and skipper Mithali Raj (20) also got starts but failed to prolong their stay at the crease. All the South Africa bowlers looked helpless in front of the Indian batswomen as they could just manage to take three wickets with Sune Luus registering best figures of one for 31. 2nd ODI : India won by 178 runs. @M_Raj03 -led India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Pic courtesy- CSA pic.twitter.com/1uDpeLyXA8 — BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) February 7, 2018 × Just like the first ODI, Indian bowlers too were clinical in their approach, bowling out South Africa for just 124 runs in 30.5 overs to register yet another massive win. Leg-spinner Poonam Yadav excelled with the ball for India with figures of four for 24, while left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad (2/14) and offie Deepti Sharma (2/34) shared four victims between them. India's veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami also added another feather to her illustrious cap today by becoming the first female cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets. The 35-year-old Goswami, playing her 166th ODI, achieved the feat when she dismissed opener Laura Wolvaardt for her 200th scalp. South Africa's struggle against the Indian attack can be gauged from the fact that only two of their batswomen could manage double-digit scores. Opener Lizelle Lee held the fort single-handedly from one end with a 75-ball 73 but she did not get the desired support from her teammates. The only other South African batswoman to have reached double-digit score was Marizanne Kapp, who remained unbeaten on 17.

South Africa vs India, 2nd ODI: Smriti Mandhana inspires India to series victory

After the Men in Blue took charge of the series with a 2-0 lead in six-match series, Indian Women cricket team produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash South Africa by 88 runs in the first ODI of the ICC Women&#39;s Championship at Diamond Oval here on Monday.

Opener Smriti Mandhana smashed 84 off 98 while the pace duo of Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey took 4 for 24 and 3 for 23 respectively.

The duo shared seven wickets between them to emerge as the architects of India&#39;s victory.&nbsp;

Electing to bat, left-handed batswoman Mandhana hit eight boundaries and a six in her 98-ball innings and shared a 99-run stand with skipper Mithali Raj (45) to help India post 213 for seven in 50 overs.&nbsp;

South Africa, meanwhile, chasing 214 for a win, failed to stitch partnerships and kept losing wickets at regular intervals.&nbsp;

Skipper D van Niekerk top-scored for South Africa with a 41.

Pandey rocked the hosts early by removing opener Lizelle Lee (3), wicket-keeper Trisha Chetty (5) and Mignon du Preez (0) to leave them at 23/3 in 9.2 overs.&nbsp;

Spinner Poonam Yadav (2/22) then accounted for the other opener Laura Wolvaardt (21), while Goswami trapped Chloe Tryon LBW as South Africa lost half their side in 22.5 overs.

The hosts were 125-all out after 43.2 overs.

Opener Smriti Mandhana smashed 84 off 98 balls

After the Men in Blue took charge of the series with a 2-0 lead in six-match series, Indian Women cricket team produced a clinical all-round performance to thrash South Africa by 88 runs in the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship at Diamond Oval here on Monday. Opener Smriti Mandhana smashed 84 off 98 while the pace duo of Jhulan Goswami and Shikha Pandey took 4 for 24 and 3 for 23 respectively. The duo shared seven wickets between them to emerge as the architects of India's victory. Electing to bat, left-handed batswoman Mandhana hit eight boundaries and a six in her 98-ball innings and shared a 99-run stand with skipper Mithali Raj (45) to help India post 213 for seven in 50 overs. South Africa, meanwhile, chasing 214 for a win, failed to stitch partnerships and kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Skipper D van Niekerk top-scored for South Africa with a 41. Pandey rocked the hosts early by removing opener Lizelle Lee (3), wicket-keeper Trisha Chetty (5) and Mignon du Preez (0) to leave them at 23/3 in 9.2 overs. Spinner Poonam Yadav (2/22) then accounted for the other opener Laura Wolvaardt (21), while Goswami trapped Chloe Tryon LBW as South Africa lost half their side in 22.5 overs. The hosts were 125-all out after 43.2 overs.

1st ODI: After Men in Blue, Indian women thrash South Africa by 88 runs

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