After a humiliating loss against Australia, skipper Mithali Raj has called on her team to improve their performance in what would be a virtual quarter-final against New Zealand on July 15 in ICC Women's World Cup 2017.
Virat Kohli was among the many stars who congratulated Mithali Raj for becoming the highest all-time run-getter in the history of women’s ODIs. However, Kohli had to pay for his unintentional goof-up.
India women's team captain Mithali Raj is now the highest run-scorer in the history of women's ODI cricket.
Put into bat by Australia skipper, India scored 226 for seven in the stipulated 50 overs. Australia chased down the target of 227 with eight wickets in hand and 29 balls to spare.
Legend Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli joined the chorus of top Indian cricketers in congratulating India team skipper Mithali Raj on becoming the highest run-getter in Women's ODIs.
Skipper Mithali Raj has gone past England's Charlotte Edwards' tally of 5992 runs in 16 fewer innings. Mithali's average of 51.37* is significantly higher than Edwards' 38.16.
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Mithali Raj is just 34 runs away from becoming the highest run-getter in the history of Women's One-day cricket. The record currently belongs to former England captain and opener Charlotte Edwards, who has 5992 runs to her name in 191 matches.
India will go head to head with the current Champions Australia to book a place in the Semi final spot for the coveted title
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After beating England, West Indies, Pakistan and Sri Lanka comprehensively, India is at the second spot behind top-ranked Australia in the points table. The top four teams will qualify for the last four stage.
After a poor start by the top-order batswomen, captain Mithali Raj and Deepti Sharma forged an 118-run stand for the third wicket to stabilise the Indian innings.
India have stunned hosts England by 35 runs in their opening match, crushed West Indies by seven wickets in their second encounter, and registered a thumping win over arch-rivals Pakistan by 95-runs in their last WC match.
Chasing a paltry target of 170, Pakistan team were bundled out for 74 in 38.1 overs in the ICC Women's World Cup match courtesy a brilliant bowling performance by the Indian bowlers.
The 31-year old spinner picked up a five-for on Sunday against Pakistan as India made it three from three games in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2017.
India made a dream start to the tournament by stunning hosts England by 35 runs before trouncing West Indies by seven wickets in their next encounter.
The 20-year old batswoman bagged the Player of the Match award in her second consecutive outing for India in the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2017.
After her match-winning 90 against hosts England, opener Mandhana started from where she had left against the Caribbean team, she scored 106 off just 108 balls which includes 13 fours and two sixes.
Going by the outcome of their recent clashes, India will definitely start favourites against the West Indies.
Led by inspirational captain Mithali Raj, Indian eves started their World Cup campaign on a positive note with a fine win over England by 35 runs.
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