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Renuka Singh's Kerala Magic: 4/21 Spell Powers India Women to 3-0 Series Lead

A brilliant bowling spell from returning pacer Renuka Singh Thakur, who took 4/21, set up India Women's comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. Renuka credited her success to Kerala, calling it her "lucky ground" where she has consistently taken four wickets since her Under-19 days. The win gives India a commanding 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, with Deepti Sharma also shining by taking 3/18 to become the joint-highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is. Chasing a modest 113, India cruised home thanks to a blistering 79 not out from opener Shafali Verma.

Key Points: Renuka Singh Calls Kerala Her Lucky Ground After 4/21 vs Sri Lanka

  • Renuka's 4/21 on comeback
  • India's 8-wicket win & 3-0 series lead
  • Deepti Sharma equals T20I wicket record
  • Shafali Verma's 79* in chase
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"Kerala is my lucky place": Renuka Singh after match-winning bowling spell against Sri Lanka

India's Renuka Singh took 4/21 in her comeback, calling Kerala her lucky place. India Women beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to lead the T20I series 3-0.

"Kerala is my lucky place. Whenever I have played, I have taken four wickets. - Renuka Singh"

Thiruvananthapuram, December 27

India Women cruised to an eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women, taking a commanding 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

The victory was powered by a devastating bowling display, highlighted by the returning Renuka Singh Thakur, who finished with impressive figures of 4/21. After the match, Renuka said she was pleased with her performance and called Kerala her "lucky ground."

Renuka, making a comeback after a long break, bowled brilliantly with the new ball, taking 4/21 and troubling the Sri Lankan top order.

At the post-match press conference, Renuka Singh said she was happy with her performance and called Kerala her lucky ground, noting that she often took four wickets there even during her Under-19 days. She also praised India's Women's bowling unit, highlighting the strong pacer-spinner combination and their goal of maintaining high standards to win matches and elevate women's cricket.

"My performance was good. I have played T20 cricket for a long time, so I am happy. Kerala is my lucky place. I have also played Under-19 cricket here. Whenever I have played, I have taken four wickets. I was excited to come to Kerala. It is my lucky ground," Renuka said.

"The bowling department is doing well. The combination of pacers and spinners is good. We are trying to find a better combination for the World Cup. We are trying to keep our standards high so that we can win as many matches as possible. Our motto is to take women's cricket to the next level," the Indian pacer added.

Alongside Renuka, Deepti Sharma also bowled brilliantly in the India vs Sri Lanka match, taking 3/18 and matching Australia's Megan Schutt to become the joint-highest wicket-taker in women's T20Is with 151 wickets.

In the match, Sri Lanka struggled early, losing three wickets for 32, and managed only 112/7 in 20 overs despite a late 19* from Kaushini Nuthyangana. Shafali Verma starred in India's chase with a quick 79 off 42 balls, supported by captain Harmanpreet Kaur (21*), leading India to an eight-wicket win with 6.4 overs to spare.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Kerala truly is a lucky charm for her! Great to see her acknowledging the ground. The pace-spin combo is working wonders. Deepti Sharma equalling that world record is another huge achievement. The future is bright for women's cricket.
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Sarah B
While the win is comprehensive and the bowling was excellent, I hope the team management is also looking at giving chances to bench strength in a 3-0 series. It's important to build depth before the World Cup.
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Vikram M
Shafali Verma's 79 off 42 was pure fire! 🔥 The chase was over in a blink. But full credit to the bowlers for setting it up. Renuka swinging the new ball is a sight to behold. More matches in Kerala, please!
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Meera T
As a Malayali, feeling so proud that our stadium is her lucky ground! The team's energy is fantastic. Their motto to take women's cricket to the next level is exactly what we need. More power to them!
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Rohit P
Dominant performance. 8-wicket win with 6+ overs left says it all. The bench strength looks good too. Hope they keep this momentum for the bigger challenges ahead. Well done, team!

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