While Shafali Verma (70, 49B, 11×4, 1×6) Helped Set Up India A's Four-Wicket Win (DLS Method) Against New Zealand in An ICC Women's Odi World Cup Warm-Up Match at the BCCI Center or Excellence Grounda, It was it Mamatha, It was it, it was NBOU, Ity, It was it, it is it, it is it, it is it, it is it, it is it, it is Nabatha. 6×4, 1×6), The Other Half-Centurion, Who Tak The Team over the line.
“Opposite international stars such as Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr was great. I was constantly talking to Minnu AkkaAnd she made sure that we played according to the situation. Even Shafali spoke with me, told me that the wicket was good and asked me to play my natural game, “said Mamatha, who frustrated the white ferns with an undefeated 105-run position with skipper Minnu Mani, said Sports star.
She was part of the Indian team in the ladies emerging asia Cup in 2023 in Hong Kong. Now a strong show with India A on debut brings her closer to the senior team.
“Sometimes I have self-tests. But after playing well against New Zealand, I think I have a little more faith in myself. When I get the chance to play for India, I think I am ready, mentally and physical,” the 22-year-old after an unforgettable outing.
“After I scored the winning shot, everyone cheered for me. They hugged me and encouraged me and told me that I am an upcoming star,” she added.
Mamatha excluded Bree Illing as the most difficult bowler she encountered in the game. “She was almost bowling of 115-120 kmph, I think. She was Bowling Posers and I tried to learn how to play her. It was a fantastic experience. I did hit a big six, almost 70 meters, from her!” she exclaimed.
Apart from the result, Mamatha also expressed satisfaction about the chance to study and learn from some of the world's best female cricketers. “They are so powerful. They play with so much strength, intention and positivity. The way they talk to their partners and the way they speak in the field is something that I found very instructive.”
Her father Veeresh, who followed the score at home, gave up a steady hardware track in Kalaburagi in Karnataka to move his family to Hyderabad. Her parents adopted strange jobs – including washing clothes and working like a household help – so that Mamatha's cricket ambitions could flee.
Mamatha also greeted the former Andhra Cricket Association Secretary V. Chamundewaranath for encouraging her. “Chamundi, Mr., has always been there for me, financially and motivating too. Even before this competition, he gave me a new pair of shoes and a bat. I used the same bat in the competition today.”
Published on September 25, 2025
