In a thrilling match in Ahmedabad, Indian player Radha Yadav showcased her incredible fielding skills with not one, but TWO stunning catches against New Zealand. Her athleticism and sharp reflexes proved to be a game-changer as her catches ultimately led to India's victory in the match. The 22-year-old spinner and batter has solidified her position in the squad as a "3-dimensional asset" with her all-around talents. Her catches, described as "one of the catches of the year," not only secured her team's win but also left fans in awe of her talent and determination.
Radha Yadav's exceptional fielding skills were on full display as she took two breathtaking catches and also dismissed Suzie Bates with a sharp catch off her own bowling. Her spectacular efforts contributed to India's victory over New Zealand in the 2nd ODI. Radha's incredible catches left fans in awe and propelled India one step closer to clinching the series against the T20 World Champions.
Australia's captain, Alyssa Healy, will be missed in Australia's crucial match against India at the T20 World Cup due to a foot injury. Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath will lead the team in Healy's absence as the defending champions look to secure a spot in the semifinals. The India team has also made changes to their Playing XI, with Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav coming in for Sajana Sajeevan and Asha Sobhana.
Indian bowlers Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma shined as they took two wickets each to limit Australia to 151/8 in a crucial match at the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah. However, India faced a tough start as Asha Sobhana suffered an injury pre-match and was replaced by Radha Yadav. In addition, Australia also had to make changes to their team due to injuries and ended up struggling against the strong Indian bowling attack.
Indian spinner Asha Sobhana is unable to participate in the crucial game against Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 after suffering a knee injury during warm-up. She has been replaced by Radha Yadav in India's Playing XI at the request of the Australian captain. This injury comes as a major blow to the Indian team's chances in the tournament.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana's outstanding performance of an unbeaten 55 helped India secure a spot in the Women's Asia Cup final for the ninth time, defeating Bangladesh by 10 wickets. Contributing to the win, Renuka Singh Thakur and Radha Yadav both took three wickets, restricting Bangladesh to a mere 80/8. Smriti and Shafali Verma then chased down the target in just 11 overs, maintaining India's unbeaten streak in the tournament.
The Indian women's team cruised to a 10-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the Women's T20 Asia Cup semifinal, with a stellar performance from Radha Yadav. The victory has secured India a spot in the final against the winner of the second semifinal between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Fans are eagerly awaiting the final showdown between the Women in Blue and their opponents.
Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt lift the trophy after India triumphs over South Africa in the women's T20 series in Chennai. Pooja Vastrakar and Radha Yadav bowled brilliantly to bundle out South Africa for 84 runs, while Smriti Mandhana's half-century and Shafali Varma's quickfire 27 helped India easily chase down the target with 9.1 overs to spare. With this win, the series is now levelled at 1-1.
Despite not having a significant impact on the match, offspinning all-rounder Tarannum Pathan's appearance in the IPL final holds great significance for her. The 30-year-old, who has never played for India, still holds on to her dream and was grateful for just being included in the squad. Her former Baroda teammate Radha Yadav may have been the star of the match, but for Tarannum, being part of the history-making moment will forever be remembered.
In an impressive performance, spinner Radha Yadav took 4 wickets for just 20 runs while Marizanne Kapp claimed 3 for 5 runs as Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by 9 wickets in a Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match. Skipper Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma also contributed with half-centuries as Delhi Capitals bounced back from their previous defeat to Mumbai Indians. This win puts Delhi Capitals at the top of the WPL 2024 standings.