India Women versus South Africa Women saw a significant improvement in India's middle-over bowling as Deepti Sharma stepped up to deliver. Despite the match being declared a no-result due to rain, Indian bowlers showed improvement in the middle overs compared to the first game.
The match at Chepauk on Sunday was interrupted by rain, with South Africa batting first and posting 177/6 in 20 overs. India's run-chase never got underway due to persistent rain, leading to the match being abandoned.
India's fielding was notably better than in the previous game, with only one fielding lapse from Jemimah Rodrigues. The most significant improvement was seen in India's bowling during the middle overs, with Deepti Sharma finishing with 2/20 in 4 overs. She made a sharp turnaround from her previous performance and played a key role in applying pressure on the South African batters.
Despite conceding 31 runs in the last two overs, India showed significant improvements in their tactics, with players like Uma Chetry making valuable contributions. Chetry, who made her debut in the match, showed great energy and commitment on the field.
Overall, India's performance in the middle overs was much improved, showing promise for future games against South African women.