Jemimah Rodrigues Powers India to Victory Over South Africa in ODI Thriller

In a thrilling encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Jemimah Rodrigues delivered a masterful performance to guide India Women to a 23-run victory over South Africa Women. Her career-best 123 runs off 101 balls featured 15 boundaries and a six, earning her the Player of the Match title.

India's win solidified their lead in the tri-series, boasting six points from four games. South Africa, led by Chloe Tryon, couldn't secure a win, remaining at the bottom of the standings. Chasing 338, they managed 314, impressive yet insufficient against the formidable Indian attack.

Standouts for South Africa included Annerie Dercksen with 81 runs and Chloe Tryon with 67. Despite strong contributions from other players, they couldn't close the gap. For India, Amanjot Kaur's 3/59, alongside Deepti Sharma's and others' disciplined bowling, sealed the victory. Earlier, India's batting lineup set a massive target of 337, highlighted by Jemimah and crucial innings from Sharma and Mandhana.

(With inputs from agencies.)