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Deepti Sharma's All-Round Brilliance Seals India's Consolation Win in 4th WT20I

KEYPOINTS: Deepti Sharma takes 5/19 and scores 36* | Jemimah Rodrigues hits 43 off 30 balls | India posts 185/5 in 20 overs | South Africa restricted to 171/9 | Hosts lead series 3-1 heading into final T20I TAGS: Women's Cricket | India Women | South Africa Women | Deepti Sharma | WT20I Series | T20 International SUMMARY: Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning all-round performance with 5/19 and an unbeaten 36 to help India beat South Africa by 14 runs in the fourth Women's T20I. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 43 as India posted 185/5, with Deepti and Richa Ghosh adding an unbeaten 65-run stand. South Africa's chase started well through Sune Luus (40) and Tazmin Brits (30), but Deepti's bowling spell triggered a collapse. The hosts still lead the five-match series 3-1, with the final T20I scheduled for Monday in Benoni.

Key Points: Deepti Sharma Shines as India Beat South Africa by 14 Runs

  • Deepti Sharma takes 5/19 and scores 36*
  • Jemimah Rodrigues hits 43 off 30 balls
  • India posts 185/5 in 20 overs
  • South Africa restricted to 171/9
  • Hosts lead series 3-1 heading into final T20I
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4th WT20I: Deepti Sharma's all-round brilliance helps India clinch 14-run win over SA

Deepti Sharma's 5/19 and unbeaten 36 lead India to a 14-run win over South Africa in the 4th WT20I. Jemimah Rodrigues scores 43 as hosts lead series 3-1.

"Deepti Sharma's all-round brilliance helps India clinch 14-run win over SA - match report summary"

Johannesburg, April 26

India rode on an all-round masterclass from Deepti Sharma to register a 14-run win over the South Africa in the fourth Women's T20I in Johannesburg on Sunday. While the hosts still hold an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series, the Women in Blue managed to avoid a whitewash

Deepti delivered a match-winning spell of 5/19 after contributing an unbeaten 36 with the bat, earning the Player of the Match honours. Earlier, useful knocks from Jemimah Rodrigues (43) and Sharma powered India to a competitive 185/5 in 20 overs.

Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, South Africa struck early through Eliz-Mari Marx, who removed Shafali Verma for 9. Tumi Sekhukhune then dismissed Anushka Sharma (27) towards the end of the powerplay, leaving India at 47/2.

India rebuilt through Rodrigues and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (22), who stitched a 55-run stand to take the visitors past the 100-run mark in the 11th over. The partnership was eventually broken by Kayla Reyneke, who dismissed Rodrigues (43). Marx then trapped Bharti Fulmali lbw for 2, while Reyneke removed Kaur soon after, reducing India to 122/5 in 14 overs.

However, Deepti and Richa Ghosh (34*) ensured a strong finish with an unbeaten 65-run stand for the sixth wicket, guiding India to 185/5.

Chasing 186, South Africa got off to a brisk start through Laura Wolvaardt (18) and Sune Luus (40), racing to 32 without loss in just three overs. Kranti Gaud provided the breakthrough by dismissing the Proteas skipper as the visitors took a sigh of relief.

Luus and Tazmin Brits (30) added 44 runs for the second wicket before Deepti struck to remove the former in the ninth over. Thereafter, wickets fell at regular intervals as South Africa struggled to keep pace with the rising required rate.

Deepti led the charge with the ball, while Shree Charani, Kashvee Gautam and Shafali chipped in with a wicket each to restrict the hosts to 171/9. Marx's unbeaten 21 provided some late resistance but proved insufficient and India clinched the win.

The fifth and final T20I will be played on Monday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.

Brief Scores: India-W 185/5 in 20 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 43, Deepti Sharma 36; Kayla Reyneke 2-10, Eloz-mari Marx 2-28) beat South Africa-W 171/9 in 20 overs (Sune Luus 40, Tazmin Brits 30; Deepti Sharma 5-19, Shree Charani 1-28) by 14 runs.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Happy for the win but we've lost the series 3-1 already. The batters need to step up consistently - 185 was good but the bowling unit has been leaking runs throughout the series. Credit to Deepti though, she's been our rock.
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Arun Y
Deepti Sharma is a gem for Indian women's cricket. Batting, bowling, fielding - she does it all. And Richa Ghosh's cameo of 34* was crucial too. Hope they carry this momentum into the final match. 👏
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Nitin Z
Good fightback but honestly, we should have wrapped up this series much earlier. The bowling changes and field placements have been questionable in earlier matches. Still, proud of the girls for not giving up. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Lauren Z
What a player Deepti is turning out to be! 5 wickets in a T20 is no joke. The partnership between her and Richa at the end really turned the game around after being 122/5. Hope this gives the team some confidence for the future series.
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Siddhartha F
The fightback was impressive but we need to work on our top order consistency. Harmanpreet and Jemimah got starts but couldn't convert into big scores. Still, a win is a win - well played Deepti! 🏏✨
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