Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], October 9 (ANI): Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is just 12 runs away from overtaking Australian legend Belinda Clark for most runs in a calendar year in women's ODIs as her side takes to the field for the ICC Women's World Cup match against South Africa on Thursday.

India, undefeated so far in both contests against Sri Lanka and arch-rivals Pakistan, will take on a charged-up South Africa. The Proteas unit bounced back strongly with a commanding win over New Zealand after a 10-wicket loss to two-time champions England, during which they were skittled out for just 69 runs.

With scores of 8 and 23 against SL and PAK, respectively, Mandhana has been a slow starter this tournament, with the law of averages perhaps catching up with her. Nonetheless, in 1

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