Rana’s fifer, Rawal’s half-ton power India to 15 run-win vs SA

Sneh Rana

Spinner Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul on WODIs while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series here Tuesday.

Rawal continued her rich vein of form with a measured 78 off 91 balls, helping India post a competitive 276 for six after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat first under sunny skies.

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India's Pratika Rawal during her 78 against SA in Colombo yesterday. Pics/BCCI@X

Rana then snared five wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs despite Tazmin Brits 109. South Africa lost their last five wickets for 21 runs, giving India their second consecutive victory in the tournament.

The seasoned off-spinner ended with figures of 5-43. She bowled a crucial 48th over, picking three wickets while giving away just three runs.

Chasing a challenging total, South Africa came out all guns blazing, putting India on the backfoot early in the chase.

Brits weathered adverse conditions and cramps to score a gritty 108 off 105 balls. She and captain Laura Wolvaardt stitched together a commanding 140-run opening stand.

But just when the momentum seemed to have shifted decisively in South Africa's favour, India's spinners turned the tide. Seasoned off Deepti Sharma (1-40) broke the stand in the 28th over, trapping Wolvaardt leg-before with one pitched outside off.

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