**Sneh Rana Picks Smriti Mandhana Over Virat Kohli After India’s Maiden World Cup 2025 Triumph**
India’s women’s cricket team, the Women in Blue, made history by winning their maiden ICC title at the Women’s World Cup 2025, defeating South Africa in a thrilling final. Among the standout performers was star all-rounder Sneh Rana, who played a key role throughout the tournament.
In a recent interview post-victory, Sneh Rana was asked to choose her favorite cricketer between two Indian superstars: Smriti Mandhana and Virat Kohli. Without hesitation, Rana picked her India teammate and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana over the veteran men’s batter.
### Smriti Mandhana’s Stellar Performance
Smriti Mandhana was the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament, amassing 434 runs in nine matches at an impressive average of 54.25. The elegant left-hander showcased exceptional consistency, registering one century and two half-centuries.
### Sneh Rana’s Key Contributions
Sneh Rana herself made vital contributions with both bat and ball. She scored 99 runs across five innings at a healthy average of 49.50 and a strike rate of 113.79. With the ball, she picked up seven wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 5.67, proving to be a valuable all-round asset for the team.
### Virat Kohli’s Recent Form
On the other hand, Virat Kohli, who recently featured in India’s ODI series against Australia, had a mixed outing Down Under. Although he recorded ducks in the first two games, Kohli bounced back with an unbeaten 74 in the final match, showing glimpses of his class.
### Sneh Rana Compares Women’s Team Players to Kohli and Dhoni
In the same episode of the Filmygyaan Podcast, Sneh Rana was asked to associate players from the Indian Women’s team with certain qualities of Indian Men’s cricket legends.
– **Most Aggressive Like Virat Kohli:** Rana named skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Harmanpreet’s aggressive captaincy and on-field performances have been exemplary. She is one of only three Indian captains, alongside Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, to have won an ODI World Cup. During the tournament, Harmanpreet scored 260 runs from eight innings at an average of 32.50, including two half-centuries.
– **Calm Like MS Dhoni:** When asked who she considered calm like the legendary MS Dhoni, Sneh Rana modestly picked herself. The 31-year-old all-rounder has established herself as a composed and reliable player across formats.
### Sneh Rana’s Career Overview
Rana’s cricketing journey reflects her versatility and impact:
– **Tests:** 4 matches, 121 runs in 5 innings, 23 wickets.
– **ODIs:** 44 matches, 380 runs from 30 innings, 57 wickets.
– **T20Is:** 29 matches, 24 wickets.
Her ability to perform consistently under pressure has made her a key member of India’s squad across formats.
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With India’s Women’s team reaching new heights and players like Sneh Rana and Smriti Mandhana shining on the international stage, Indian cricket fans have plenty to celebrate as the future looks brighter than ever.
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