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India Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI: India Dominates with a 115-Run Victory to Seal the Series

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India Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI Live Updates

December 24, 2024, Kotambi Stadium

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Match Overview of India Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI

📍 Venue: Kotambi Stadium
🎯 Toss: India wins and opts to bat first.
📺 Streaming: Watch live here with Commentry.

Match Progress & Live Commentary

12:25 PM | Preview

India seeks to seal the series after a dominant win in the first ODI. Avoiding complacency will be key as they take on West Indies in the second match.

12:40 PM | Playing XIs

India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (WK), Deepti Sharma, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Renuka Singh.
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack, Rashada Williams, Nerissa Crafton.

1:31 PM | 1st Innings Begins

🔔 Pratika Rawal and Smriti Mandhana open for India. Deandra Dottin has the new ball.

Live Updates

1:37 PM | IND: 4/0 in 1 Over

  • Smriti opens with a stylish FOUR to square leg.

1:47 PM | IND: 21/0 in 4 Overs

  • Pratika drives through covers for FOUR. Smriti adds another boundary to the tally.

2:16 PM | IND: 66/0 in 10 Overs

  • Pratika lofts one over mid-off for FOUR. Smriti powers another boundary past extra cover.

2:24 PM | IND: 83/0 in 12 Overs

  • Smriti hits a massive SIX over long-on. Pratika finds the ropes again with a well-timed boundary.

2:42 PM | IND: 104/0 in 16 Overs

  • 🎉 Milestone! Smriti reaches her 29th WODI fifty, and India gets a 100-run opening partnership.

2:49 PM | IND: 111/1 in 17 Overs

  • 🛑 Breakthrough for WI! Smriti run out for 53 (47 balls). Harleen Deol walks in.

3:17 PM | IND: 156/1 in 26 Overs

  • Pratika and Harleen steady the innings. Dottin spills a tough catch, giving Harleen a lifeline.

3:21 PM | IND: 161/1 in 27 Overs

  • The partnership between Pratika and Harleen crosses 65 balls.

3:24 PM | IND: 168/1 in 28 Overs

  • Harleen glances one off her pads for FOUR as James bowls a wayward delivery.

3:38 PM | IND: 174/2 in 30 Overs

  • 💔 PRATIKA DEPARTS FOR 78! A soft dismissal as she lofts the ball straight to Joseph at short midwicket. Drinks break follows.

3:43 PM | IND: 185/2 in 31 Overs

  • Harmanpreet cuts past backward point for a stunning FOUR. The physios attend to Harleen, but play resumes quickly.

Player Highlights

  • Smriti Mandhana: 53 off 47 balls (6 fours, 1 six).
  • Pratika Rawal: 78 runs in her debut fifty, anchoring the Indian innings.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur: Quick start with sharp boundaries.
  • Harleen Deol: Struggling with fitness but supporting well.

3:45 PM | IND: 191/2 in 32 Overs

  • James continues:
    • Drifted down the pads, Harman glances it to deep fine leg for a single. ➡️
    • Short and wide outside off, Harman cuts it past backward point for a FOUR! 🏏
    • A slightly expensive over with 11 runs coming off it. 💰
  • Matthews continues:
    • A brief break as physios attend Harleen for discomfort in her thighs. 🚑
    • Game resumes, and Matthews offers width outside off. Harman cuts it late toward third man for another FOUR! 🏃‍♀️💨

3:54 PM | IND: 205/2 in 34 Overs

  • Dottin replaces James:
    • A tight over with just four singles. 📉
  • Matthews continues:
    • Quick and straight ball; Harleen attempts a sweep but misses, and the ball hits her pads. 😬
    • West Indies reviews, but the UltraEdge shows a bottom edge. Review lost! 🔍❌
    • Harleen swats one past fine leg for a FOUR! 🚀 bringing up India’s 200. 🎉
    • Pitched outside off, Harleen charges down the track and smashes it over midwicket for another FOUR! 🏏🔥

3:58 PM | IND: 212/2 in 35 Overs

  • Dottin continues:
    • Full toss, and Harleen elegantly places it past midwicket for a FOUR! 👏
  • Fletcher replaces Matthews:
    • Harleen reaches her maiden half-century in India! 💯
    • A single brings up her milestone in 62 balls. 🏆

Player Highlights

  • Harleen Deol: 50 off 62 balls, showcasing remarkable resilience and class. 🌟
  • Harmanpreet Kaur: Attacking intent with boundaries, leading from the front. 👑
  • Partnership: The duo continues to dominate with controlled aggression. 💪

 

4:04 PM | IND: 216/3 in 36 Overs

  • Dottin continues:
    • Full toss, and Harleen dispatches it to the midwicket boundary for a FOUR! 🔥
  • Fletcher replaces Matthews:
    • Harleen reaches her maiden half-century in India! 💯
    • A single brings up her milestone in 62 balls. 🏅
    • Fletcher rattles the stumps! ⚡
      • Tossed up, Harman attempts to loft over midwicket but misses! She’s out for 22. 💥
      • Jemimah Rodrigues enters at five and gets off the mark with a single. 🏃‍♀️

4:08 PM | IND: 228/3 in 37 Overs

  • Alleyne replaces Dottin:
    • Three runs off as many deliveries. 📊
    • Alleyne oversteps for a no-ball! 🎳
    • Harleen takes advantage of the free-hit, lofting it to deep midwicket for just a single. 🎯
    • Bowled towards the pads, Harleen flicks it with ease for another FOUR! 🏏
  • 12 runs come off the over for India, putting them in a strong position. 💪

Player Highlights

  • Harleen Deol: 50 off 62 balls, continuing her solid run. 💯
  • Fletcher: A key wicket as she rattles Harman’s stumps. ⚡
  • Jemimah Rodrigues: Steadying the ship with a single on her first ball. 🚶‍♀️

4:13 PM | IND: 237/3 in 38 Overs

  • Alleyne replaces Dottin:
    • Three runs off as many deliveries. 📊
    • Alleyne oversteps, no-ball! 🎳
    • Harleen gets some space on the on side and lofts it to deep midwicket for a single. 🎯
    • Bowled towards the pads, Harleen flicks it effortlessly for a FOUR! 🔥
    • 12 runs come off the over! 🏏

Fletcher continues:

  • Pitched up:
    • Harleen smacks it right back over the bowler’s head for a FOUR! 🏃‍♀️💥
    • Harleen’s attempted sweep takes a top edge and runs past the keeper. ⬆️
    • Great effort from Joseph, who runs hard to save it near the boundary rope! 🏃‍♀️💨

Player Highlights

  • Harleen Deol: Continues her dominant performance with more boundaries! 💯
  • Joseph: Shows excellent fielding effort near the ropes. 🌟

4:21 PM | IND: 249/3 in 40 Overs

  • Matthews bowls one just outside off:
    • Harleen plays a late cut past the keeper, but Fletcher does some great work near the ropes to save one run. 🏃‍♀️
    • Five runs come from the over! 💨

Ramharack replaces Fletcher:

  • Full and straight:
    • Harleen converts it into a half-volley and smashes it over midwicket for a FOUR! ⚡💥

Player Highlights

  • Harleen Deol: Continues her excellent batting performance with another beautiful boundary! 🏏
  • Fletcher: A great effort near the ropes to save a run! 💪

4:25 PM | IND: 258/3 in 41 Overs

  • Matthews continues:
    • Harleen comes down the track and goes inside out for a FOUR! 🚀🎯

4:29 PM | IND: 263/3 in 42 Overs

  • Matthews continues:
    • Harleen comes down the track and goes inside out for a FOUR! 🚀🎯

4:36 PM | IND: 267/3 in 43 Overs

  • Matthews comes in to bowl her final over:
    • Yet another 50-run partnership! 💥🎉
    • The third of this innings, comes up with a single.
    • Four runs came from that over. 🔄

4:40 PM | IND: 276/3 in 44 Overs

  • Matthews comes in to bowl her final over:
    • Yet another 50-run partnership! 🎉
    • The third of this innings, comes up with a single. ⚡
    • Four runs came from that over. 🔄

4:40 PM | IND: 276/3 in 45 Overs

  • James replaces Ramharack:
    • Pitched outside off, Jemimah tries a reverse sweep, but the keeper completes the catch! 🏏
    • There’s a huge appeal, but the umpire thinks otherwise.
    • DRS taken for caught behind. 🎥
    • Ultra Edge shows no bat involved and the Windies lose both reviews. ❌
    • Full outside off, Jemimah lofts it over the covers for a FOUR! 💥
    • Similar line again, Jemimah steps out and swings at it, but it takes an outside edge and runs towards the boundary ropes. Another FOUR! 🔥

4:45 PM | IND: 280/3 in 45 Overs

  • Dottin replaces Matthews:
    • Directed towards the pads, and it’s swept towards the legside with ease for a FOUR! 🎯💥

4:48 PM | IND: 300/3 in 46 Overs

  • Dottin replaces Matthews:
    • Directed towards the pads, and it’s swept towards the legside with ease for a FOUR! 🏏🔥
    • Yorking length, outside off, Harleen hits it through the point region for a FOUR! 💪
    • Another FOUR! This one is through the covers as well! 🎯👌
    • The Indians are scoring boundaries for fun! 😲💥
    • The latest one is in the arc and Jemimah goes inside out over the cover fielder for a FOUR! 💥🏃‍♀️
    • India’s 300 is up in style as Jemimah rocks back and smashes a short one for a FOUR! 🎉🎉

4:49 PM | IND: 304/3 in 46 Overs

  • Dottin replaces Matthews:
    • Directed towards the pads, and it’s swept towards the legside with ease for a FOUR! 🏏🔥
    • Yorking length, outside off, Harleen hits it through the point region for a FOUR! 💥
    • Another FOUR! This one is through the covers as well! 🎯👌
    • The Indians are scoring boundaries for fun! 😲💨
    • The latest one is in the arc and Jemimah goes inside out over the cover fielder for a FOUR! 💥🏃‍♀️
    • India’s 300 is up in style as Jemimah rocks back and smashes a short one for a FOUR! 🎉🎉
    • Short again, Swiveled past fine leg for a FOUR! 🔥👀
    • Utter domination! 😎💪

4:53 PM | 47th Over – IND: 304/3

  • Connell to bowl the 47th over
    • Harleen is now just two runs away from her maiden international 100! 🎯🙌

4:57 PM | IND: 325/3 in 47 overs

  • Connell to bowl the 47th over. Harleen is now just two runs away from her maiden international 100. 🎯
  • Two consecutive wides down the leg side. 🤷‍♀️
  • AND SHE DOES IT IN STYLE! GETS TO HER MAIDEN 100 WITH A FOUR! 🎉👏 She reaches the milestone in 98 balls. 🏏
  • Short this time, Harleen ramps it over the keeper for a FOUR! 💥
  • Wide down the leg side! 🙄 Connell has conceded 16 runs in the over already and has a ball left.
  • Another wide down the leg side!! 😱 She’s bowled 10 deliveries!
  • Full delivery and it’s smoked right back over the bowler’s head for a FOUR! 🔥
  • What a show these two are putting in the middle! 🙌 India’s highest WODI total of 358 is in danger! 🚨

4:59 PM | IND: 329/3 in 48 overs

  • Qiana Joseph is in to bowl her first over, replacing James. 🎳 She is the eighth bowling option for the Windies.
  • Down the legside, Harleen glances it fine for a FOUR! 🔥🏏

 

5:00 PM | IND: 329/4 in 48.1 overs

  • Qiana Joseph is in to bowl her first over, replacing James. 🎳 She is the eighth bowling option for the Windies.
  • Down the legside, Harleen glances it fine for a FOUR! 🔥🏏
  • Short, Harleen comes down the track, pulls it deep but right into the hands of Alleyne. 🏃‍♀️💨
  • She departs after a superb 103-ball 115. 👏🎉

5:02 PM | IND: 339/4 in 48.2 overs

  • Qiana Joseph is in to bowl her first over, replacing James. 🎳 She is the eighth bowling option for the Windies.
  • Down the legside, Harleen glances it fine for a FOUR! 🔥🏏
  • Short, Harleen comes down the track, pulls it deep but right into the hands of Alleyne. 🏃‍♀️💨
  • She departs after a superb 103-ball 115. 👏🎉
  • Richa is the next batter in. She gets off the mark with a single. 🔄
  • Full and straight, Jemimah smokes it over the bowler’s head for a SIX! 💥🎯
  • Jemimah gets to her fifty with a single. 🙌🏆

5:04 PM | IND: 343/4 in 49 overs

  • Full and outside off from Dottin, Jemimah lofts it over covers for a DOUBLE. 🎯💨
  • Full toss, Jemimah pulls it deep but it is straight to the fielder in the deep. 🔥
  • The umpires are checking for a waist-high no ball though. ⚖️

5:07 PM | IND: 345/5 in 49 overs

  • Full and outside off from Dottin, Jemimah lofts it over covers for a DOUBLE. 🎯💨
  • Full toss, Jemimah pulls it but it is straight to the fielder in the deep. 🔥
  • The umpires are checking for a waist-high no ball though. ⚖️
  • The third umpire is having a close look at this and in different angles. 🎥👀
  • AND THEY’VE GIVEN IT! Jemimah departs! 😲👋
  • Deepti Sharma is in at seven. 🏏

 

5:13 PM | IND: 350/5 in 50 overs

  • Two runs off as many deliveries. 🏃‍♀️💨
  • Slightly outside off, Deepti comes down the track and lofts it for just a single. 🎯
  • India’s 350 is up with a double! 🎉🚀
  • Full and outside off, Richa lofts it over extra cover for a FOUR! 🔥💥

December 24, 2024 | 5:15 PM | IND 358/5 in 50 overs

  • Joseph continues for the final over. Two runs off the first two deliveries. 🏃‍♀️💨
  • A bit wide outside off, Deepti comes down the track and lofts it for just a single. 🎯
  • India’s 350 is up with a double! 🚀
  • Now full and outside off, Richa lofts it over extra cover for a FOUR! 🔥💥
  • Short this time, Richa gives herself room and pulls it over cover for another FOUR! 💪
  • India finishes with 358 on board, the joint-highest total by the Women in Blue in WODIs! 🎉🥳

 

🏆 Win Rate Stats:

  • India Women (IND W): 100% 💯
    Undefeated! A perfect record, showcasing their dominance in the series!
  • West Indies Women (WI W): 0% 🚫
    A challenging run so far, but they’ll be looking to bounce back with determination!

December 24, 2024 – Live Commentary: West Indies Women’s Chase of 358

17:48 | WI: 0/0 in 1 over

Renuka Singh to bowl the first over for India. A maiden to start things! 👏
Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph open for West Indies as they begin their mammoth chase. Renuka is getting the ball to angle in towards the batters early on. 💨

17:51 | WI: 8/0 in 2 overs

Deepti Sharma with the new ball – a surprising choice here! 🎯
Qiana Joseph on strike. First ball, big swing, and FOUR! 💥 A powerful shot to find the long-on fence.
Another one! Ditto! Joseph swings again, connects beautifully, and the ball sails over the mid-on fielder for another FOUR! 🏏
Eight runs off the over – West Indies starts strong! 🚀

17:56 | WI: 12/0 in 3 overs

Deepti Sharma continues.
Loud shout for LBW! Renuka is convinced, and India reviews! But no luck – it’s going down leg, and West Indies win the appeal. 🎥
FOUR! Matthews walks across and uses her wrist to elegantly flick it between mid-on and mid-wicket. Just the boundary this over, but a good recovery! 🔥

17:59 | WI: 13/0 in 4 overs

Deepti Sharma continues her spell.
Joseph tries to slog sweep, but gets hit on the pads. Umpire says no – looked like it was going down leg. No review taken. ❌
A much better over for the spinner this time, and Deepti finishes with a maiden! She doesn’t let the big-hitting opener go for it this time. 🎯

18:09 | WI: 24/1 in 6 overs

Renuka Singh to Matthews. She’s rotating the strike well, but just two singles off that over. 🏏
Now, Deepti Sharma to Qiana Joseph. SIX! 🚀 Joseph finds the middle of the bat and it sails over mid-wicket for a beautiful six! 🔥

But wait… Oh no! Joseph didn’t time that one well – she’s OUT! 😱
Qiana Joseph caught at mid-off by Pratika Rawal!
Qiana Joseph c Pratika Rawal b Sharma 15 (16)

In comes Nerissa Crafton on her debut, and what a way to get off the mark! 💥 A crisp drive straight to the ropes for FOUR! 🏃‍♀️

18:15 | WI: 28/1 in 8 overs

Matthews facing Renuka Singh. No connection here as the ball moves just away from the batter, beating her and finding the fielder. ❌
Another maiden over for Renuka! 🔥

Now, Titas Sadhu replaces Deepti Sharma. 💥 Strong start to the over, but Nerissa Crafton smacks another FOUR! 🚀 This one, just like her first, goes through the covers. 🏃‍♀️💨

18:22 | WI: 33/2 in 10 overs

Misfield! What should’ve been just a single, turns into three runs. 😱
Crafton is beaten but responds on the next delivery, driving straight down the ground for a FOUR! 💥
Crafton clearly looking for the bigger shots, but unable to fully execute. 💪

Titas Sadhu continues, and she makes the difference! 🌟 Bowls it short and Crafton is caught off guard, failing to get distance. A neat catch by the bowler! 🎯

Nerissa Crafton c & b Sadhu 13 (17) 🏏

18:26 | WI: 37/2 in 10.4 overs

Misfield! What should’ve been just a single, turns into three runs. 😲
Crafton is beaten but responds on the next delivery, driving straight down the ground for a FOUR! 💥
Crafton clearly looking for the bigger shots, but unable to fully execute. 💪

Titas Sadhu continues and makes the difference! 🌟 Bowls it short and Crafton is caught off guard, failing to get distance. A neat catch by the bowler! 🎯

Nerissa Crafton c & b Sadhu 13 (17) 🏏

Rashada Williams enters at number four. A single run from the wide, but that’s a crucial wicket for India in the over! 🔥

18:32 | WI: 40/3 in 11 overs

Priya Misra brought in. On the pads and given! 👀
Williams wasn’t sure whether to review it, but takes the chance. The ball just grazes the stumps, and it’s umpire’s call! 😲 Another one down as Priya strikes in her first over! 💥

Rashada Williams lbw b Priya Mishra 0 (4) 🏏

Deandra Dottin walks in. The pressure continues to mount on West Indies! 🔥

18:38 | WI: 46/3 in 12 overs

Priya Misra continues. On the pads and given! 📣
Williams wasn’t sure if she should review it, but takes the review. The ball just hits the stump, and it’s umpire’s call! ✅ Another wicket down as Priya strikes in her first over! 💥

Rashada Williams lbw b Priya Mishra 0 (4) 🏏

Deandra Dottin comes in to steady the ship. 🚢 Titas continues, and Dottin clobbers it to the ropes! 💥
Two singles follow, six off the over. 👌

6:48 PM | WI: 56/3 in 14 overs

Priya Mishra: Neat over, with a FOUR bringing up West Indies’ 50.

  • Dottin whips it through midwicket.

Saima Thakor: Offers width, and Matthews punishes it with a FOUR over mid-off.

Drinks Break. 🥤

6:54 PM | WI: 64/3 in 16 overs

Priya Mishra: Keeps it tight, forcing Dottin to expose her stumps for singles.

  • Shout for lbw but no interest from the umpire.

Saima Thakor: Matthews keeps pushing with aggressive running, collecting seven off the over.

7:02 PM | WI: 74/4 in 18 overs

Renuka Singh:

  • Short ball: Matthews pulls it behind square for a FOUR!
  • Bowled! Renuka gets the line right, and Dottin’s off stump is gone! 💥

Deandra Dottin b Renuka Singh 10 (21)

Priya Mishra to Campbelle: Tight over, giving just five runs.

7:18 PM | WI: 103/4 in 22 overs

Deepti Sharma: A disciplined over, just one run off it.

  • Matthews looks for her fifty but mistimes a big shot.

Titas Sadhu returns: Only four runs off the over.

7:26 PM | WI: 110/4 in 24 overs

Deepti Sharma keeps things tight with fuller deliveries.

  • Matthews manages just a single. The skipper stands strong. 💪
    Titas Sadhu: Switching up lengths, giving away just two singles.

7:34 PM | WI: 126/4 in 26 overs

Deepti Sharma to Matthews: A thick edge just evades a slip fielder for two runs.

  • A couple of singles close out the over.
  • It’s been five overs since the last boundary.

Saima replaces Deepti.

  • Matthews and Campbelle keep the scoreboard ticking, but the Required Run Rate climbs to 9.80.
  • Width outside off: Campbelle smashes it over covers for a FOUR! 💥
  • Another boundary! Campbelle finds the gap again to bring up the 50-run partnership.

7:42 PM | WI: 141/4 in 28 overs

Pratika Rawal bowls her first-ever international over.

  • Outside off: Matthews gets a thick edge that runs past the keeper for a FOUR! 🎯
  • Six runs from the over.

Saima Thakor continues.

  • Starts with a wide but follows up with a slower delivery down leg that Matthews glances fine for a FOUR!

7:54 PM | WI: 152/4 in 30 overs

Pratika Rawal continues.

  • Full and wide outside off: Campbelle leans forward and slams it past point for a FOUR! 💪
    Drinks Break.

Titas Sadhu replaces Saima.

  • West Indies reach the 150-run mark as Campbelle rotates the strike with a single.
  • Five runs come off the over.

7:57 PM | WI: 162/4 in 31 overs

Priya Mishra returns, replacing Pratika.

  • Short and straight: Matthews rocks back and smashes it past midwicket for a FOUR! 💥
  • Wide outside off: Matthews makes room and finds the gap between cover and point for another FOUR! 🎯

8:01 PM | WI: 168/4 in 32 overs

  • Priya returns to replace Pratika.
  • Matthews pulls a short and straight delivery, FOUR past midwicket! 💥
  • Wide outside off, Matthews opens her stance and hits it through cover-point for another FOUR! 🚀

Titas Sadhu remains under pressure.

  • Straight delivery keeping low, Campbelle pierces midwicket with a perfectly timed FOUR. The runs are flowing now as West Indies pick up the pace. 🌊

India must regroup quickly to keep control of the game! ⚖️

8:03 PM | WI: 169/4 in 33 overs

Priya Mishra continues her spell.

  • Matthews takes a single and brings up the 100-run partnership! 🏏
  • This stand has come in just 98 balls and is proving to be a thorn in India’s defense. 💪

The frustration is evident on the faces of the home side as the visitors fight back! 🔥

8:12 PM | WI: 181/5 in 34 overs

Priya Mishra continues her spell.

  • Matthews takes a single, completing the 100-run partnership in 98 balls. 💯👏 This stand had been keeping India on their toes!

Titas Sadhu with a crucial breakthrough!

  • Short and wide outside off, Matthews cuts it past the point fielder for a FOUR! 🎯
  • Another wide one outside off, and Campbelle tries to clear the infield but Smriti Mandhana takes a stunning running catch! 🤯

The threatening partnership is finally broken, and India breathes a sigh of relief. 🙌

  • Shemaine Campbelle c Mandhana b Sadhu 41 (53)

Alleyne is the new batter at the crease. The game is still alive! 🏏🔥

8:18 PM | WI: 182/6 in 35 overs

Hayley Matthews reaches a landmark!

  • Works a single to bring up her CENTURY! 💯✨
  • This is her seventh WODI century, cementing her place as a key player for the Windies.

Alleyne falters under pressure!

  • Tries to take on a slower delivery but misjudges it, skying it high.
  • Minnu Mani positions herself well and completes a comfortable catch. 🎯

Alleyne c Minnu Mani b Titas Sadhu 0 (2)

The visitors’ task grows tougher with James coming in at eight.

  • Matthews is the lone warrior now, but the required rate keeps climbing.
  • Titas delivers a full and wide one outside off; Matthews moves across, aims for a big hit, but misses.

West Indies must regroup quickly as India looks to tighten its grip on the match. 🏏

8:21 PM | WI 184/6 in 36 Overs

Matthews achieves a significant milestone!

  • Completes her seventh WODI century with a well-run single. 💯👏
  • Alleyne, however, departs quickly, mistiming a slower delivery from Titas to Minnu inside the circle.

Alleyne c Minnu Mani b Titas Sadhu 0 (2)

8:30 PM | WI 197/6 in 38 Overs

  • James tries to counterattack, lofting Deepti for consecutive FOURS over mid-off.
  • Drama unfolds as Matthews slips while attempting a sweep, clutching her hamstring. Physios rush in, but she continues bravely.
  • A chance is dropped in the covers, giving Matthews a lifeline.

8:38 PM | WI 202/7 in 40 Overs

The big wicket!

  • Hayley Matthews departs after a superb 110 (131) as Jemimah Rodrigues takes a stunning catch off Pratika’s bowling. 👏
  • Pratika Rawal claims her maiden international wicket, a moment to remember! 🌟
  • India now fully in control as the lower order faces an uphill task.

Matthews c Jemimah b Pratika Rawal 110 (131)

8:46 PM | WI 220/7 in 42 Overs

Some resistance from the lower order:

  • Fletcher capitalizes on a short delivery from Pratika, pulling it for a FOUR.
  • Renuka’s swing continues to trouble the batters, though James edges one for a boundary.

8:55 PM | WI 226/7 in 44 Overs

India keeps it tight:

  • Priya and Deepti restrict the run flow, conceding just six runs across two overs.
  • The required rate soars, making the task nearly impossible for West Indies.

9:02 PM | WI 241/9 in 46 Overs

Priya continues and delivers again!

  • James departs for 25 after a sharp catch at backward point by Pratika Rawal. 💥
  • Fletcher follows shortly, attempting a big shot but finds Smriti Mandhana at long-on.
  • Connell, the last batter, starts aggressively with a FOUR but India remains firmly in control.

9:04 PM | IND Beats WI by 115 Runs

Priya Mishra finishes the proceedings in style!

  • Slower through the air, full delivery.
  • Ramharack attempts a lofted shot but finds Harleen Deol at long-off.
  • India seals the series with a commanding 115-run victory! 🎉🇮🇳

Ramharack c Harleen b Priya Mishra 3 (6)

India’s Bowling Stars

  1. Priya Mishra: 3 wickets, including the decisive breakthrough in the final over.
  2. Pratika Rawal: 2 crucial wickets, including centurion Matthews.
  3. Titas Sadhu: Maintained pressure with sharp variations and clever bowling.

India’s Performance:

  • Clinical bowling unit sealed the series with disciplined line and length.
  • Special mentions to Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma for maintaining the chokehold on the scoring rate.

West Indies’ Takeaway:

  • Matthews led from the front with a fighting ton.
  • Middle and lower order lacked partnerships to support the chase.

India Dominates West Indies to Seal the Series in Style

In a commanding display of skill and determination, India defeated West Indies by 115 runs to clinch the series. It was a comprehensive performance from the Women in Blue, who outclassed their opponents in every department of the game.

Key Highlights from the Match:

  • Priya Mishra Shines:
    Priya Mishra was the standout performer with the ball, delivering a stellar spell to dismantle the West Indian middle and lower order. Her composure and accuracy under pressure earned her crucial breakthroughs, including the final wicket to secure the win.
  • Pratika Rawal’s Breakthrough Moment:
    Pratika Rawal picked up her maiden international wicket, dismissing the dangerous Hayley Matthews with the help of a superb catch by Jemimah Rodrigues. She later added another scalp to her name, contributing significantly to India’s success.
  • Hayley Matthews’ Lone Battle:
    The West Indies skipper was a lone warrior, notching up her seventh WODI century. Her resilient knock kept her team in the hunt, but the lack of partnerships around her meant she couldn’t script a miracle for the visitors.
  • Clinical Bowling and Fielding:
    The Indian bowlers maintained tight lines and varied their lengths effectively, supported by sharp fielding efforts. Renuka Singh, Deepti Sharma, and Titas Sadhu chipped in with economical spells to complement the wicket-takers.

A Dominant Series Victory

India’s win underlines their growing dominance in women’s cricket. From Harleen Deol’s incredible century to Priya Mishra’s game-changing spell, this series showcased India’s depth and capability across all disciplines.

For West Indies, while Matthews’ heroics stood out, the team will look to regroup and address the areas where they fell short, particularly in building partnerships and managing pressure in steep chases.

Looking Ahead

As India celebrates this well-earned victory, the focus will now shift to maintaining this momentum in future series. The performance of young talents like Pratika Rawal and the experienced hands of players like Deepti Sharma provide hope and excitement for fans.

This series win isn’t just a testament to India’s talent but also a sign of the exciting times ahead for women’s cricket. As the game continues to grow, fans worldwide can anticipate more thrilling contests and inspiring performances.

Final Result:

India wins by 115 runs to seal the series! 🏆👏

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