India set South Africa 159-run target in Women's T20 World Cup
Last Updated:June 21, 2026, 21:00 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Manchester, Jun 21 (PTI) India posted 158 for seven against South Africa in their Women’s T20 World Cup match here on Sunday. Opting. . .
Last Updated:June 21, 2026, 21:00 ISTRepresentational image (Image: News18)Manchester, Jun 21 (PTI) India posted 158 for seven against South Africa in their Women’s T20 World Cup match here on Sunday. Opting to bat first, India were off to a flying start and scored 59 runs in the powerplay due to Shafali Verma (3 off 15 balls) and Smriti Mandhana’s (17 off 12 balls) aggressive approach. However, both openers were dismissed after getting fine starts. South Africa’s bowlers fought back well by applying the brakes on India’s scoring in the middle overs while picking up some important wickets, including that of India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, who made her 200th T20I appearance, a feat no other cricketer — male and female — has achieved in the history of the game. Harmanpreet made 24 in her landmark game while Deepti Sharma chipped in with an useful 29 in 21 balls. Shabnim Ismail picked up 2/28 and Marizanne Kapp grabbed 2/27 for South Africa. Brief scores: India 158/7 in 20 overs (Shafali Verma 31, Deepti Sharma 29; Shabnim Ismail 2/28, Marizanne Kapp 2/27). PTI AH AH TAP(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed -PTI)News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismFirst Published:June 21, 2026, 21:00 ISTNewsagency-feedsIndia set South Africa 159-run target in Women's T20 World CupDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to ourTerms of UseandPrivacy Policy. Loading comments. . . Read More