Veteran Jhulan Goswami's four-wicket haul was beautifully complemented by Smriti Mandhana's sparkling 80 not out as Indian women outplayed South Africa by nine wickets in the second ODI to level the five-match series 1-1
Jhulan claimed 4 for 42 to set up India's nine-wicket win over South Africa in the second ODI, helping the side level the five-match series.
The 38-year-old veteran pacer returned with figures of 10-0-42-4 as South Africa were bundled out for 157.
Veteran pacer Jhulan (4/42) was the pick of the bowlers for India, while Rajeshwari Gayakwad returned with figures of 3 for 37.
Another veteran Mithali Raji -- with 687 points -- remained at 9th to be the second Indian batswoman in the top 10. Mandhana has 732 points.
The women's T20 challenge currently takes place in the play-off week of the IPL.
Jhulan wants to be there in New Zealand 18 months from now but says her fitness and performance in the run-up to the event will decide that.
Jhulan Goswami believes finding the right combination before any big tournament is the key and not just India, but every team is far away from that right now.
The 37-year-old Jhulan said that one important aspect that should be taken into account is the age factor."Please do remember that India had the youngest team in the World Cup in terms of average age."
Women's cricket in India gathered pace after the Indian Eves's performance in the 2017 World Cup in England but it was many years in the making.
India made it to their first-ever T20 World Cup final by virtue of finishing at the top of the points table in Group A with eight points.
Anushka Sharma and Jhulan Goswami were snapped at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
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