The India Women versus South Africa Women match showcased a marked improvement in India's middle-over bowling, with Deepti Sharma particularly impressive. Although rain led to the match being declared a no-result, Indian bowlers showed a noticeable improvement from the first game.
The game at Chepauk saw interruptions due to rain, with South Africa setting a target of 177/6 in 20 overs before the weather halted play. India's run-chase was unable to begin due to the persistent rain, resulting in the match being called off.
India's fielding displayed a better performance compared to the previous game, with only one lapse from Jemimah Rodrigues. The biggest improvement was seen in India's bowling during the middle overs, as Deepti Sharma finished with figures of 2/20 in 4 overs, applying pressure on the South African batters.
Despite giving away 31 runs in the last two overs, India showed significant improvements in their tactics, with newcomers like Uma Chetry making valuable contributions. Chetry, making her debut, exhibited great energy and commitment on the field.
In summary, India's middle-over performance showed promise for future matches against South African women, with the team displaying progress and improvements in various aspects of their game.