Vadodara: Marizanne Kapp took three wickets as South Africa women bowled out India for 146 runs in 45.5 overs in the third One Day International (ODI) match of three-match series, here, at the Reliance Stadium on Friday.
India's T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was the highest run-scorer among the Indians. Kaur smashed 38 runs off 76 balls with the help of five boundaries.
India Women vs South Africa Women: Proteas need 147 to win
Hard-hitting batswoman Harmanpreet along with Shikha Pandey showed some resistance as the duo added 49 runs for the seventh wicket.
Harmanpreet Kaur
Marizanne Kapp was the standout performer for South Africa. She bagged three wickets giving away just 20 runs in nine overs.
Earlier, after winning the toss Indian captain Mithali Raj opted to bat first and soon her decision backfired as the hosts were reduced to 5/2.
Mithali along with Punam Raut stayed a bit at the crease but was not able to do much damage as India's run-rate went further down. Soon both Mithali and Punam were sent back to the stands.
Hard-hitting batswoman Harmanpreet along with Shikha Pandey showed some resistance as the duo added 49 runs for the seventh wicket.
However, after their dismissals, Proteas quickly wrapped up the Indian tailenders.
It is also notable that India have taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the ongoing ODI series against South Africa Women.