M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Goes Berserk As Smriti Mandhana Picks Up Maiden ODI Wicket — WATCH

India Women Vs South Africa Women 2nd ODI: Smriti Mandhana did not just entertain the crowd with the bat, but with the ball as well, as she scalped her maiden ODI wicket. WATCH.

Smriti Mandhana dismissed Sune Luus with her second delivery of her first over, and the Indian Women team followed up with wild celebrations ( Image Source :@BCCIWomen / X )

India Women Vs South Africa Women 2nd ODI: Indian opener Smriti Mandhana registered her maiden ODI wicket as she dismissed Sune Luus with only her second ball of the match, as the Proteas batter nicked the outside-off bowl to the keeper Richa Ghosh. As soon as she picked up the wicket, the whole M. Chinnaswamy Stadium wenr berserk alongside the whole Indian team, as they could not believe what unfolded before their eyes.

You can't keep @mandhana_smriti out of action today! 😃👌

She gets her maiden international wicket! 🙌

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— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen) June 19, 2024

Smriti Mandhana has taken a wicket!!

- The celebrations from Smriti was wholesome. ❤️🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/Z8H9EWkQFe

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 19, 2024

Smriti Mandhana hardly bowls for the India Women, but was seen bowling in the nets before the commencement of the series. The Indian side is spoilt for choices with the ball, as they have plenty of options in thier ranks, and with Smriti Mandhana chipping in with few valuable overs or even wickets, the Amol Majumdar-coached side will be pleased to see the variety they have on their hands.

 

Smriti Mandhana's Incredible Run Post Women's Premier League 2024 

Smriti Mandhana has been on a splendid run in the Indian Women colours ever since the 27-year old won the Women's Premier League 2024 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. The triumphant campaign with the franchise was the first title in their history across both men's and women's IPL. 

Smriti Mandhana played out a five-match T20I series against Bangladesh Women, where she managed to score 116 runs in 5 innings, at an average of 29 and strike rate of 114.85.

However, Smriti Mandhana is on a whole different run in the ongoing India Women Vs South Africa Women ODI Series, as she has scored two conescutive centuries. The left-handed opener has registered 253 runs in 2 innings, at an average of 126.5 and a strike rate of 102.43.