Twitter reacts to Smriti Mandhana's knock as India storm past West Indies in WWC
Mandhana takes over fom Shikhar Dhawan, when it comes to India at England and ICC events
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It was a joyful day for Indian supports after witnessing a magical knock from Smriti Mandhana, as India won their second match of the ongoing Women World Cup in England. India made Bristol their own as they professionally defeated the Women’s T20 World Cup Champions West Indies by a handsome margin of seven wickets.
India displayed their strength in bowling after winning the toss and electing to bowl first. West Indies batters had no answer to the spin and seam of the Indians. Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, and Poonam Yadav all picked up a couple of wickets each to keep the Windies on the backfoot. Indians restricted their opponents to a target of 183.
After a couple of early hiccups, Smriti Mandhana and Mithali Raj clinically helped India chase down the meager total set by the West Indies women. Mandhana continued where she left off against England where she missed out on a century by a whisker. She has essentially taken over from Shikhar Dhawan went it comes to Indian dominance in the opening department in England at major ICC events.
With the help of her unbeaten knock of almost a run-a-ball 106, she became the youngest Indian woman to score a century in World Cups. Mithali Raj too chipped in with her important knock of 46, to seal the deal for her side after coming in to bat at 33-2. Together with Smriti Mandhana, she stitched a vital partnership of 108 in 26 overs. Mandhana was awarded as the player of the match for her contribution with the bat.
India continued to march on in the Women’s World after their second successive win. With this victory, the women of the Indian Team ensure that they would go on deep into the tournament and announced why they are the firm favorites to clinch the coveted silverware.
Let us look at how Twitter reacted to this victory
Smriti Mandhana Scored 90 In Last Match Off 72 Balls. Now Batting On 94* (98) Balls.
RT If You're Waiting For Her Ton.#INDvWI #INDwvWIw pic.twitter.com/HBDCghqDu8
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) June 29, 2017
Congratulations @BCCIWomen on a fantastic victory.Smriti Mandhana has been outstanding.May our team continue to shine & give us joy.#WWC17
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 29, 2017
Ah, the sweet smell of a century. Smriti Mandhana, take a bow, raise the bat, and here's wishing you many more in this World Cup!
— Snehal Pradhan (@SnehalPradhan) June 29, 2017
She missed out on an 8th successive50 but how good is @M_Raj03 !Smriti Mandhana is simply superb as well.On course to another victory#WWC17
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) June 29, 2017
Smriti Mandhana Player of the Match! #WWC17 #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/4duSzEOLRr
— illumi-naughty™ (@KaakaiSiddhar) June 29, 2017
Smriti Mandhana's good form continues ??? second consecutive fifty. Need another 88 to win. Go girls ????? #WWC17 @BCCIWomen
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 29, 2017
Smriti Mandhana…what a knock. What a player. ? to follow the 90+ in the first game. Well done. ??????#WWC17
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 29, 2017
Without it, Mithali Raj & Smriti Mandhana will continue to face barriers to equality in pay, corporate sponsorship, and fan support. (2/2)
— Shuvro Ghoshal (@shuvro_addict) June 29, 2017
Smriti Mandhana ek grand salute aapke talent ko..#WWC17
— krishna (@patharbaz) June 29, 2017
"Smriti Mandhana" lady gabbar of Indian Cricket. #WWC17
— Mr. India (@janebhidoyarro) June 29, 2017
#TeamIndia looking super strong with Smriti Mandhana playing outstanding innings. #IndvWI
— S U R A J I T (@SurajitTweet) June 29, 2017
Well done to @mandhana_smriti for scoring a century today- the children from Whimple School loved watching you bat! #wwc2017
— Mr Brown (@mrbrownteach) June 29, 2017
well played @mandhana_smriti loving how you're helping @BCCIWomen forward in the #WomensWorldCup #WWC2017
— KR (@beinkr_) June 29, 2017
And clearly, India have discovered a new star in @mandhana_smriti. More power to you Smriti, look forward to more.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 29, 2017
Congrats @BCCIWomen on another fabulous win?Well played @mandhana_smriti ?Keep it up? #WWC17
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 29, 2017
Quality player ??? @BCCIWomen #WWC17 https://t.co/vmqKiWBeP5
— Isa Guha (@isaguha) June 29, 2017
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