Summary of this article
India finally broke their losing streak against South Africa
They defeat the hosts by 14 runs in the fourth T20I
Deepti Sharma was awarded the player of the match award
India Women kept the five-match series alive with a gritty 14-run victory over South Africa Women at the Wanderers. In a high-scoring encounter, India’s collective batting effort and a career-best bowling performance from Deepti Sharma proved to be the difference, bringing the series score to 3-1 in favor of the Proteas.
After being asked to bat first, India posted a formidable total of 185/5. The innings was built on solid contributions across the top order. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a fluent 43 off 29 balls, while Richa Ghosh provided the late-innings fireworks with a brisk 34.
South Africa’s bowlers struggled to contain the run rate on a batting-friendly surface. Despite two wickets from Kayla Reyneke, India managed to set a target that required the hosts to score at over nine runs per over..
The chase began strongly for South Africa, with Sune Luus (40) and Tazmin Brits (30) putting the Indian bowlers under pressure. However, the game turned on its head thanks to Deepti Sharma.
The veteran all-rounder delivered a masterclass in T20 bowling, dismantling the South African middle order. She finished with sensational figures of 5/19, consistently taking wickets just as the Proteas looked to accelerate. Her ability to vary pace and length stifled the hosts, who were eventually restricted to 171/9.
With this win, India avoids a series whitewash and moves into the final T20I with significant momentum, while South Africa will look to clinical execution to close out the series 4-1.
India Vs South Africa, 4th Women's T20I: Toss Update
South Africa won the toss, opted to bowl first.
India Vs South Africa, 4th Women's T20I: Playing XIs
India: Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur.
South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Eliz-mari Marx, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba.
Who was the Player of the Match and why?
Deepti Sharma earned the award for her match-winning, career-best bowling figures of 5/19 that dismantled the South African middle order.
What was the final result of the 4th T20I?
India Women won by 14 runs after successfully defending a target of 186, bringing the series score to 3-1.
Who were the top scorers for India in this game?
Jemimah Rodrigues led the way with a fluent 43, supported by a 36 by Deepti Sharma and a quick-fire 34 from wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh.
