India defeated South Africa in the second match of the women's ODI tri-series in Colombo on Tuesday (April 29) - here is the updated points table for the tri-series involving India, Sri Lanka, and South Africa.
India opted to bat first after winning the toss. Their innings began with a historic moment as opener Pratika Rawal set a new world record, reaching 500 runs in just eight innings – breaking former England captain Charlotte Edwards' previous milestone (nine innings).
Rawal set the tone with a 91-ball 78 (7 fours, 1 six). Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues both scored 41, Kaur remaining not out, while Richa Ghosh’s 14-ball cameo of 24 took India to 276-6.
South Africa responded with a strong 140-run opening partnership between captain Laura Wolvaardt and Tazmin Brits. While Wolvaardt fell for 43, Brits scored a 107-ball 109, hitting 13 fours and three sixes. However, Sneh Rana revived India’s hopes with a sensational 5-43 – the best bowling figures by an Indian in women’s ODIs against South Africa.
A late cameo from Annerie Dercksen (30 off 20) wasn’t enough as South Africa were bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs, falling 15 runs short.
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IND, SL, SA tri-series points table after Match 2
India, with back-to-back wins, have strengthened their position at the top, boasting a net run-rate (NRR) of 1.255. Despite the loss, South Africa's NRR (-0.300) remains superior to Sri Lanka's (-2.082) due to the margin of defeat: Sri Lanka suffered a nine-wicket loss in their opener, while South Africa fell short by just 15 runs.
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.253 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.300 |
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.082 |
