From Struggle to Success: Smriti Mandhana's Rise Mirrors Kohli's Journey

Smriti Mandhana: Following Kohli's Path

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Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana is being compared to Virat Kohli.

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Tweets comparing Mandhana's WPL performance to Kohli's IPL feats are trending.

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Mandhana struggled initially but scored 130 runs in three matches at an average of 43.

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In a match against Delhi Capitals, her 74 runs off 43 balls weren't enough for Bengaluru

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Royal Challengers due to a lack of support.

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Delhi Capitals, led by Shefali Verma, scored 194 runs.

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Despite Mandhana's efforts, Bangalore fell short with 169 runs.

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Mandhana's resurgence mirrors Kohli's IPL journey, sparking viral comparisons.

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