28 December 2024

India registered a comfortable five-wicket win over West Indies in the third ICC Women's ODI at the Kutambi Stadium. Deepti Sharma He emerged as a star performer with an all-round match-winning display, helping India seal the series with a dominant performance.

Deepti Sharma and Renuka Thakur are wreaking havoc

The West Indies Women elected to bat first after winning the toss but faltered early in their innings. The Indian bowlers, led by Deepti and RInuka Thakur,Higher order decomposition, with Hayley Matthews and Kiana Joseph Leaving for the ducks. Despite the early collapse… Shemaine Campbell (46 of 62) and Chenille Henry (61 of 72) Show resistance and forge important partnerships.

Henry's aggressive knock, which included five fours and three sixes, kept the scoreboard going. However, the rest of the batting line-up failed to contribute significantly, as the team was bowled out for 162 in 38.5 overs. Deepti's impressive spell of 6/31 in 10 overs and Reuka's 4/29 were instrumental in restricting the visitors to a below-par total.

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India complete a trivial goal to register a clean sweep

In response, Indian women faced some obstacles early in their pursuit. Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol It fell cheaply, leaving the home side at 27/3. but, Harmanpreet Kaur She steadied the ship with a quickfire 32 off 22 balls laced with seven boundaries.

Jemima Rodriguez (29 of 45) He helped stabilize, building a crucial partnership with Deepti. Sharma's knock of 39 off 48 balls, supported by Richa GhoshAn explosive 23 from 11, decided the match in India's favour. The hosts chased down the goal in just 28.2 overs.

The West Indies bowlers, led by Matthews and W Diandra Dottinmanaged to pick wickets at regular intervals but lacked the firepower to stop India's lower middle order. Deepti's all-round brilliance, coupled with Richa's late fireworks, ensured a comprehensive win for the home team.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.

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