ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023: 5 most memorable knocks from the tournament
It features the first Pakistani centurion in women's T20, a player who has scored half-centuries in two consecutive ICC World Cup finals, and a clinical performance from the semi-final, among others.
4. Smriti Mandhana's 87 off 56 balls vs Ireland
India faced Ireland in their final group-stage fixture at the St George's Oval in Port Elizabeth on February 20. After winning the toss, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur opted to bat first. India posted 155/6 in their 20 overs which later on proved to be extremely crucial given the thin line that separated India from Ireland, based on the DLS method.
This total won't have been possible without Smriti Mandhana's magnificent half-century that formed the bedrock of the Indian innings. Mandhana, along with Shafali Verma, stitched a 62-run partnership for the opening wicket. The 26-year-old batter hammered a career-best 87 off 56 against Ireland and was rightfully adjudged the 'Player of the Match'. Her magnificent innings was laced with 9 fours and 3 sixes.
Chasing a target of 156, Ireland, who were already out of the semi-final race were 54 for two in 8.2 overs. With rain playing a role, Harmanpreet and Co. won the match by five runs via the DLS method and thus advanced to the semi-final. Ireland thus ended their World Cup campaign with without winning a single match.
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