Punam Raut News

Although the umpire turned down the plea of Australian fielders, Punam Raut chose to walk off the field knowing she has edged the ball.

Mithali Raj, who became the first Indian woman to score 10,000 international runs on Friday, steadied the ship in Raut's company as the duo stitched 77 runs for the third wicket. Towards the end, Deepti Sharma (36 not out) and Sushma Verma (14 not out) remained unbeaten and shared 27 runs for the sixth wicket to take India close to the 250-run mark.

On May 15 in 2017, India's Deepti Sharma and Punam Raut scripted history by notching up highest partnership in the history of the women's One-Day Internationals (ODIs).

India restricted South Africa to 247/6 and chased the target down in 48 overs, to lead the three-match series 2-0.

England women led by Heather Knight recorded a consolation win in the final ODI of the three-match series against India after being handed a target of 206 runs to chase.   

Opener Punam Raut was on Monday dropped from the 15-member Indian women's cricket team named for the upcoming four-match ODI series against England Women to be played in Nagpur.

Amitabh Bachchan informed the audience of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' about a special segment Nayi Chaah Nayi Raah, where every Friday, some special guests would be invited to the show.

Apart from providing stability to India's innings, Mithali has also scripted a plethora of records in the coveted tournament. Not only is she now the highest run-getter in women's ODI cricket, but also the first Indian cricketer to score a total of 1000 runs in World Cup.

After this loss, India are now placed at the fourth spot with eight points. Mithali's team will have to win its next and final league match against New Zealand to make the knockout stage.