Deepti Sharma produced a stunning all-round performance as India women’s national cricket team defeated South Africa women’s national cricket team by 14 runs in the fourth Women’s T20I in Johannesburg, avoiding a series whitewash. Deepti smashed an unbeaten 36 and then claimed 5/19, earning Player of the Match honours. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 43, while Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten 34 as India posted 185/5. In reply, Sune Luus made 40, but South Africa finished at 171/9, with India sealing a morale-boosting win.
Match Summary
India-W – 185/5 in 20 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 43, Deepti Sharma 36; Kayla Reyneke 2-10, Eloz-mari Marx 2-28)
South Africa-W – 171/9 in 20 overs (Sune Luus 40, Tazmin Brits 30; Deepti Sharma 5-19, Shree Charani 1-28)