IND W vs WI W: In the first match of the ongoing ODI series between India Women and West Indies Women, India put a massive total of 314/9 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, where they secured a 211-run victory. The match went completely in favor of the top-order batsmen from India, and the best performance came from Smriti Mandhana, who continued her brilliant performance with the bat.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur gave the innings an aggressive momentum in the middle overs, while Renuka Singh and the Indian bowlers ran riot to dismiss the West Indies team for just 103 runs.
Smriti Mandhana’s Consistent Brilliance: Fifth Consecutive Half-Century
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The star of the Indian innings was once again Smriti Mandhana, who scored a fluent 91 runs off 102 balls, marking her fifth consecutive half-century in both T20Is and ODIs. Mandhana’s brilliant innings were studded with 13 boundaries as she laid a solid foundation for India’s total. She was instrumental in building a 110-run partnership with debutant Pratika Rawal, who contributed a useful 40 runs off 69 balls in her first ODI outing.
Mandhana’s stylish shots, cover drives, and pulls gave way to Rawal’s gradual and cautious approach. As Rawal started off a little restricted, she soon got in her groove and played a solid game, but was helped considerably by being dropped on her first ball in the 10th over, facing just 3 runs off it.
Harmanpreet Kaur Bats Aggressively With a Stormy 34 Runs
After Mandhana’s departure, Harleen Deol (44 runs off 50 balls) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur took charge and accelerated the innings with swift stroke play. Harmanpreet, an aggressive player, was at her best when she smacked 2 fours and 1 six off West Indies bowler Karishma Ramharack in the 39th over. The over fetched 16 runs, as Harmanpreet took the game further away from the West Indies with her fierce hitting.
Her knock of 34 runs off 23 balls was curtailed abruptly when run out through a miscommunication with Richa Ghosh. But Harmanpreet’s cameo set the scene for the final stages of the Indian innings.
Richa Ghosh and Jemima Rodrigues Add Vital Runs
After Harmanpreet’s departure, Richa Ghosh (26 runs off 12 balls) and Jemima Rodrigues (31 runs off 19 balls) continued the onslaught. Both players were aggressive and took calculated risks against the West Indies bowlers. Ghosh, with quick footwork, hit 4 fours and 1 six, while Rodrigues added 3 fours and 1 six to her tally, ensuring that India crossed the 300-run mark.
Despite a strong middle-order performance, India’s progress was slightly held up in the last few overs with quick wickets, and they could only score 20 runs in the last three overs, losing four wickets in that process. The best bowler for West Indies was Jayda James, who took 3 wickets in the last three overs and ended with exceptional figures of 5/45 in 8 overs.
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IND W vs WI W: A Hopeless Run Chaser Crumbles to a Defeat
Batting first, West Indies faced an arduous target of 315 runs. Their batting collapsed under pressure, while Indian bowlers played the game according to their plan by exploiting the conditions to the fullest. West Indies was bowled out at a mere score of 103 runs in the 39th over, thereby ensuring a thumping win for India by 211 runs.
Renuka Singh was the star bowler for India, as she destroyed the West Indies with her pace and accuracy, while Priya Mishra took 2 wickets and Deepti Sharma and Titas Sadhu took a wicket each. Kayna Joseph, the opener for West Indies, was dismissed for a duck, as she was run out on the first ball of the innings.
The West Indies’ top order could not have fared worse against the Indian bowling attack, as none of the other batters except Afy Fletcher (24* runs) could muster any significant contribution. And with only Jayda James and Karishma Ramharack showing some semblance of resistance, it was an overwhelming performance by India.
Jayda James’ Lone Fight for West Indies In IND W vs WI W ODI
Despite India dominating completely with the ball, Jayda James was the bright spot for West Indies. The left-arm spinner took a five-wicket haul, offering some resistance in an otherwise one-sided affair. She was the only bowler who could consistently trouble the Indian batters, but even her brilliant spell wasn’t enough to stop India from posting an imposing total or to prevent the collapse of the West Indies batting.
India Women’s Comprehensive Win: A Strong Start to the Series
The first IND W vs WI W ODI was a morale-booster for India with a huge win by 211 runs. The batting depth along with aggressive contributions from players like Mandhana, Harmanpreet, and Deol proved India to be dominant. The bowling led by Renuka Singh was clinical in the chase, leaving West Indies with no chance to get anywhere close to the target.
As the series goes on, India will try to continue this intensity, with both their batting and bowling performing well in conjunction with each other. West Indies, however, will have to get back into shape and improve their batting techniques if they are to return to the series.
India Women’s Performance Summary in IND W vs WI W:
– Total score: 314/9 (50 overs)
– Top scorers: Smriti Mandhana 91, Harleen Deol 44, Harmanpreet Kaur 34
– Best bowler**: Renuka Singh 5/29
West Indies Women’s Performance Summary in IND W vs WI W:
– Total score: 103 all out (39 overs)
– Top scorers: Afy Fletcher 24*
– Best bowler: Jayda James 5/45
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