Deepti Sharma put in a powerful all-round present as India defeated South Africa by 27 runs within the first match of the T20I tri-series. Batting first, India scored 147/6 with main contributions coming from opener Yastika Bhatia (35), Deepti (33) and Amanjot Kaur (41 not out). In reply, South Africa have been restricted to 120.

Yastika opened for India as Shafali Verma is captaining the U19 aspect within the T20 World Cup. India had a poor begin as Smriti Mandhana (stand-in captain), Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues and Devika Vaidya acquired out on single digit scores. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur didn’t play the match as a consequence of an sickness. India reeling at 69/5, Yastika and Deepti put up a 76-run partnership earlier than Amanjot scored a quick-fire 40 from the No 7 spot to assist India rating a profitable whole.

Hosts batting additionally had an off day as Indian spinners scripted a wonderful outing at Buffalo Park. Deepti took three wickets, whereas Devika added two. Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Radha Yadav and Sneh Rana additionally picked up a wicket every.

India will subsequent take on West Indies within the tri-series on 23 January. West India and South Africa will play the subsequent match of the tri-series on 21 January.

All matches are being performed in East London.

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