Mithali Raj scores fifth successive ODI fifty, tops 20,000 career runs as Indian post 225 vs Australia women
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It was Mithali Raj’s fifth successive ODI half-century dating back to home series against South Africa last year. In the process, the Indian captain also scored his 59th fifty in this format apart from six centuries in 218 matches.
India women cricket captain Mithali Raj might have played a 61-run knock but Darcie Brown’s four-wicket haul helped Australia restrict India to 225/8 in the first ODI of the three-match series here at the Harrup Park in Mackay on Tuesday (September 21). Apart from Mithali, Yastrika Bhatia also chipped in with an innings of 35 runs with the help of two boundaries.
It was Mithali’s fifth successive ODI half-century dating back to home series against South Africa last year. In the process, the Indian captain also scored his 59th fifty in this format apart from six centuries in 218 matches. The Indian skipper also completed 20,000 career runs over the course of this innings.
Mithali also took a blow on her head while batting on 11 off the bowling of Australia’s Ellyse Perry. Watch the video here…
