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Deepti Sharma Leads India to 14-Run Win Over South Africa in 4th T20I

Deepti Sharma delivered a match-winning all-round performance with 36* and 5/19 to lead India to a 14-run victory over South Africa in the 4th T20I. Jemimah Rodrigues top-scored with 43 off 29 balls, helping India post 185/5 in 20 overs. South Africa's chase faltered after Sune Luus' 40, as spinners dominated to restrict them to 171/9. This consolation win leaves the series at 3-1 in South Africa's favor with one match remaining.

Key Points: India Women Beat SA by 14 Runs in 4th T20I

  • Deepti Sharma scored 36* and took 5/19
  • Jemimah Rodrigues hit 43 off 29 balls
  • India posted 185/5 in 20 overs
  • South Africa restricted to 171/9 in chase
  • Series stands at 3-1 in favor of South Africa
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All-round show from Deepti guides India to 14-run win over SA in 4th T20I

Deepti Sharma's all-round show and Jemimah Rodrigues' 43 help India secure a consolation 14-run win over South Africa in the 4th T20I in Johannesburg.

"All-round performance from Deepti Sharma and a fluent 43 from Jemimah Rodrigues helped India to a 14-run win - Match Report"

Johannesburg, April 26

An all-round performance from Deepti Sharma and a fluent 43 from Jemimah Rodrigues helped India to a 14-run win over South Africa in their fourth T20I at Johannesburg on Saturday.

With this consolation win, Team India, who has already lost the series, has a win to their names. The series is in SA's favour by 1-3, with one more match to go. Deepti's quick 26-ball 36* and her five-wicket haul marked her comeback after a lean patch.

South Africa elected to field first after winning the toss, with Eliz-Mari Marx getting Shafali Varma for a run-a-ball nine and Tumi Sekhukhune getting a fluent-looking Anushka Sharma for a 18-ball 27, with four boundaries. India was 47/2 in the power play.

However, it was Jemimah's half-century partnership with skipper Harmanpreet Kaur which helped India reach the 100-run mark in 11 overs. But Jemimah (43 in 29 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes) and Bharti Fulmali (2) and skipper Harmanpreet (22 in 16 balls, with two fours and a six) got removed quickly, reducing India to 120/5 in 13.4 overs.

Deepti and Richa Ghosh brought the much-needed fire to Team India's inning, with the all-rounder unbeaten at 36* in 26 balls, with five fours, while Richa scoring an unbeaten 18-ball 34, with five fours and a six to end India's innings at 185/5 in 20 overs. The duo's 65-run stand gave India a competitive target to defend.

Marx (2/28 in four overs), Kayla Reyneke (2/10 in two overs) and Sekhukhune (1/45 in four overs) were among the wickets for Proteas.

During the chase of 186 runs, Sune Luus delivered a fine start from one end, but Kranti Gaud drew the first blood by removing Laura Wolvaardt for just 18 in 14 balls (with four boundaries) at score of 32 in 3.3 overs. Luus put on a 34-run stand with Tazmin Brits, but Deepti had her first wicket of the day, removing Luus for 40 in 24 balls, with five fours and a six. From there, South Africa collapsed from 76/2 to 135/6 in 15.5 overs. The cream of Proteas batting, including Brits (30 in 23 balls, with five fours), Annerie Dercksen (9), Chloe Tryon (9) sent back to pavillion.

Spinners continued to dominate as Proteas were restricted to 171/9 in 20 overs, with Marx (21* in 13 balls, with two fours and a six) and Nonkululeko Mlaba (9*) unbeaten.

Deepti (5/19) was sensational with the ball, while Kranti, Kashvee Gautam, Shree Charani and Shafali got one wicket each.

- ANI

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Priya S
Finally Deepti is back in form, and what a comeback! 🏏 5 wickets and a quick 36* — pure gold. Hoping the management sticks with her for the future matches. Also, Jemimah's intent was refreshing to see.
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Siddharth J
Nice consolation win, but the series was already gone. Our top order needs consistency — Shafali and Anushka got starts but couldn't convert. Richa and Deepti saved us in the end. Bowling was good though, especially the spinners.
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Rahul R
Good to see Deepti firing again. She's been a crucial player for years but went through a rough patch. This 5-wicket haul will boost her confidence. But we need to address our fielding issues — dropped catches cost us earlier in the series.
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Neha E
Came for the cricket, stayed for Deepti's magic 🌟 Seriously though, this is the kind of performance that shows our women's team has fight in them. Richa-Radha partnership was chef's kiss! Hope they carry this momentum into the last match.
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Karthik V
Spinners win matches in SA too! Deepti's five-for and Shree Charani's tight overs made the difference. But honestly, we need to work on our batting approach in the powerplay — we lost wickets early again. Still, proud of the fightback 💪
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Tanvi S

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