Indian women’s cricket team opener Smriti Mandana injured in World Cup qualifier Smriti was injured while playing in a warm-up match against South Africa as part of the World Cup. South African fast bowler Shabnim Ismail’s bouncer Smriti has returned with a retired injury.
Shabnim Ismail’s bouncer hit Smriti’s helmet with 12 off 23 balls. The player left the crease after being examined by a medical team. It is learned that Smriti has no other problems and as a precautionary measure the actor has retired due to injury.
India won the match by 2 runs. Batting first, India lost 9 wickets for 244 runs in 50 overs. Indian vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur became India’s top scorer with 114 runs. Yasthika Bhatia, who scored 58, also shone for India. In reply, South Africa could score only 242 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. Rajeshwari Gaikwad, who took 4 wickets, was the top scorer for Proteas. Captain Sun Loose was the top scorer for South Africa with 94 runs. Laura Wolwart scored 75 runs.
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