Indian Women won a brilliant victory over West Indian women In the first ODI of the three-match series in Vadodara on Sunday, December 22. The game showcased the players’ prowess. Smriti Mandhana with the bat and Renuka Singh Thakur A ball that took India to a comprehensive victory by 211 runs.
Smriti Mandhana’s master class on account setup
Smriti Mandhana He was the top performer for India, scoring 91 off 102 balls. His innings was characterized by elegance and aggression as he hit 13 boundaries, showing his ability to find gaps and convert the strike effectively.
Mandhana’s innings was instrumental in setting a huge target for West Indies. He anchored the shot after early work Pratika Rawal (40), partnership with Harleen Deol (44) was particularly crucial as they laid a solid foundation for India’s innings. The duo added 70 runs for the second wicket to stabilize the innings after an early defeat. Mandhana reached her half-century in style, hitting boundaries with ease and scoring a quick 89.21.
Mandhana’s dismissal came at a critical moment when he was trapped lbw Zaida Jamesbut by then he had built a strong platform to send India to a total of 314 runs. India’s innings saw contributions from other players as well, including rapid fire strikes Harmanpreet Kaur (34 off 23) and Richa Ghosh (13 off 26), takes India past the 300-run mark.
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Renuka Singh Thakur’s bowling brilliance
On the bowling front, Renuka was nothing short of a sensation. He demolished the West Indies batting line-up with an extraordinary bowling performance, claiming five wickets for just 29 runs in the ten overs allotted to him. Renuka’s spell was instrumental in putting pressure on the West Indies right from the start.
He struck early with a layoff Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph thrashing West Indies at 0-2 in just two overs with no runs on the board. Renuka continued her attack by taking important goals Deandra Dottin (8), To Shemaine Campbell (21) and Aaliyah Alleyne (13), effectively ensuring that no West Indies-leaning player could settle. His ability to swing the ball and defend tight lines made it extremely difficult for the West Indies batsmen to score freely. Renuka was adjudged Player of the Match for her fifer.
In the opening game of the series, India crushed the West Indies
The match started with India electing to bat first after winning the toss. They posted an impressive 314/9 in 50 overs with significant contributions from Mandhana and other middle order batsmen. In reply, West Indies struggled throughout the innings against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.
The West Indies were bowled out for just 103 runs in 26.2 oversA stark contrast to India’s batting display. The fall of wickets was swift as they lost the first four wickets for just 11 runs. Despite Campbell’s brief resistance and Afy Fletcher By the end of their innings, it was clear that they were playing well.
India’s emphatic 211-run victory not only sets a positive tone for the series but also highlights their dominance in women’s cricket on home soil.
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