Women of India He achieved a resounding victory over Women of the West Indies In the first ODI of the three-match series in Vadodara on Sunday, December 22. The match showed versatility Smriti Mandhana With bats and Renuka Singh Thakur with the ball, leading India to a comprehensive win by 211 runs.
Smriti Mandanna is a masterpiece in preparing the score
Smriti Mandhana He was India's standout performer, scoring a brilliant 91 off 102 balls. Her innings was characterized by elegance and aggression, as she hit 13 boundaries, displaying her ability to find gaps and rotate the strike effectively.
Mandhana's innings played a pivotal role in setting up a massive target for West Indies. She cemented the roles after the early dismissal of Pratika Rawal (40) Its partnership with Harleen Deol (44) It was particularly crucial, as they built a solid foundation for India's innings. The duo added 70 runs for the second wicket, leveling the innings after an early loss. Mandhana reached her style half-century, hitting boundaries with ease and maintaining a quick scoring average of 89.21.
Mandhana's sacking came at a critical juncture when she was besieged with excess weight Zaida Jamesbut by then, it had already set a strong platform for India to post a total of 314 runs. The Indian innings saw contributions from other players as well, including fast-hitting from Harmanpreet Kaur (34 of 23) and Richa Ghosh (26 off 13), which took India past the 300-run mark.
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Renuka Singh Thakur shined in bowling
On the bowling front, Renuka has been nothing short of sensational. She dismantled the West Indies batting line-up with her exceptional bowling performance, taking five wickets for just 29 runs in her allotted ten overs. Renuka's spell was instrumental in putting pressure on West Indies from the start.
I was hit early with eviction Hayley Matthews and Kiana Joseph Without any runs on the board, leaving West Indies reeling at 0-2 in just two overs. Renuka continued their attack by taking the crucial wicket Diandra Dottin (8), Shemaine Campbell (21), and Alia Elaine (13), virtually ensuring that no West Indies batsman would be unsteady. Her ability to swing the ball and maintain tight lines made it very difficult for the West Indies batsmen to score freely. Renuka was named player of the match for her.
India thrashes West Indies in the series opener
The match began with India choosing to bat first after winning the toss. They posted an impressive total of 314/9 in 50 overs, with significant contributions from Mandhana and other middle-order batsmen. In response, West Indies struggled throughout their innings against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.
the West Indies were bowled out for just 103 runs in 26.2 oversmarking a stark contrast to India's hit show. The fall of wickets was rapid as they lost their first four wickets for just 11 runs. Despite brief resistance from Campbell and… Avi Fletcher At the end of their innings, it was clear that they were well outplayed.
India's thumping win by 211 runs not only sets a positive tone for the series but also highlights their dominance in women's cricket at home.
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