Overview
- Mandhana became India’s leading T20I run-scorer during the series opener in Durban, moving to 4,244 career runs with a 13-run innings.
- She now ranks second on the women’s T20I list, with only New Zealand’s Suzie Bates ahead on 4,717 runs.
- India posted 157 for 7 before South Africa reached 158, led by Laura Wolvaardt’s 51 and Annerie Dercksen’s unbeaten 44.
- Harmanpreet Kaur top-scored for India with 47 not out as the hosts sealed a six-wicket win to open the series.
- India face South Africa again at Kingsmead on Sunday after 14 wides in the first match underscored costly bowling lapses.