Voll’s 88 powers Australia to 19-run win over India
The win, the first in the format under captain Sophie Molineux, handed Australia their opening points in the multi-format series and set up a decider at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
The win, the first in the format under captain Sophie Molineux, handed Australia their opening points in the multi-format series and set up a decider at the Adelaide Oval on Saturday.
The landmark appearance marked Kaur’s 356th international match for India, taking her past the previous record of 355 matches held by New Zealand great Suzie Bates.
After the six-wicket win, RCB head coach Malolan Rangarajan revealed that the stylish left-hander was suffering from a 103-degree fever a day before, but showed the character when the situation demanded.
The loss further dented the Mumbai Indians’ chances of qualifying for the playoffs, with Keightley pointing to early setbacks that prevented the side from building momentum. “We definitely struggled early to get going.
For more than two decades, the New Zealand star has lived with diabetes, a condition she has learned to integrate seamlessly into her life as an elite athlete.
“When I joined the team ahead of the semi-final, I was determined to contribute to the World Cup win,” Shafali told reporters during a felicitation ceremony in her hometown Rohtak.
Having seen India rise closely over the years, Lanning spoke in deep admiration of the contributions made by Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues.
The duo, members of India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup-winning team, were accorded a rousing welcome by the Punjab government, district administration, and Sports Department amid cheers and drum beats.
Richa, who came close to scoring her maiden international century during the tournament, said her approach was shaped around staying composed and rotating the strike.
They are joined by three players from runners-up South Africa, with Proteas captain Laura Wolvaardt named skipper of the Team of the Tournament. Along with Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk have been included.
