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    1st WT20I: ‘We came back really well, speaks a lot about players,’ says Mandhana after India’s final
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    1st WT20I: ‘We Came Back Really Well, Speaks A Lot About Players,’ Says Mandhana After India’s Final-over Loss To SA

    By IANS News April 18, 2026 • 11:50 AM View: 318
    T20 World Cup: Team India’s vice-captain Smriti Mandhana admitted that her side failed to capitalise on a strong start with the bat but drew positives from their late fightback despite going down by six wickets in the opening T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead.

    The hosts secured a six-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series to start the important home series on a high. This series also acts as a preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins on June 12 in England.

    “We definitely started well with the bat. Shafali really got going. We could not capitalise as a batting unit,” Mandhana said after the match, reflecting on India’s inability to convert a promising powerplay into a bigger total.

    TAGS Team India Smriti Mandhana South Africa T20 World Cup Shafali Verma
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