Smriti Mandhana orchestrated India’s commanding six-wicket victory over South Africa in the final One Day International, sealing a clean sweep in the three-match series at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
Mandhana’s sublime 90 off 83 deliveries was the pillar in India’s successful chase of 216, showcasing her dominance throughout the series with a staggering 343 runs at an average of 114.33 and finishing as the player of the series.
Supported efficiently by Shafali Verma (25), Priya Punia (28), and Harmanpreet Kaur (42*), Mandhana ensured India chased down the target with ease, reaching 220/4 in just 40.4 overs.
Mandhana missed out on a third consecutive century but her innings was studded with exquisite swivel pulls, cover drives, and…