ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Hit On Head During Warm-Up Match vs South Africa
ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana was hit on the head during the warm-up game against South Africa but felt no concussion symptoms according to the medical staff. She left the ground as a precaution.
- Asian News International
- Updated: February 27, 2022 09:18 AM IST
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India opening batter Smriti Mandhana was struck on the head in the early stages of the warm-up match ahead of the upcoming Women's 50-over World Cup. She was hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during the warm-up match against South Africa on Sunday, reported ICC's official website. The left-handed batter was then looked upon by the team doctor and she retired hurt after an over and a half.
Mandhana felt no concussion symptoms according to the medical staff and she left the ground as a precaution.
In the ongoing warm-up match, India posted 244 after they were sent into bat by South African captain Sune Luus. Going was slow for the Mithali Raj-led side, Yastika Bhatia scored 58 runs for India while Harmanpreet Kaur scored a century.
Captain Mithali Raj was run out after a mix-up with Bhatia for a duck, though the innings belonged to Harmanpreet Kaur, who raced along with little risk.
Harmanpreet played a knock of 103 runs off 114 balls with the help of 9 boundaries as India posted a total of more than the 240-run mark.