India Triumphs Over West Indies in Women’s T20 World Cup Warm-up Match
In a thrilling warm-up match leading up to the Women’s T20 World Cup, India emerged victorious against the West Indies by 20 runs. The game took place in Dubai, showcasing some impressive performances from both teams.
Jemimah Rodrigues Shines with Batting Prowess
Jemimah Rodrigues played a pivotal role for India, scoring a well-crafted fifty. She anchored the innings with an impressive knock of 52 runs off just 40 deliveries, which included five boundaries. Her performance was instrumental in helping India set a competitive total of 141 runs for eight wickets within their allotted overs.
Yastika Bhatia also contributed significantly to the team’s score with her quickfire innings of 24 runs from 25 balls, featuring one four and one six. Other notable contributions came from opener Smriti Mandhana (14) and Deepti Sharma (13), who added valuable runs to the scoreboard.
West Indies Struggle in Chase Despite Individual Brilliance
Chasing India’s target proved challenging for the West Indies as they managed only 121 runs for eight wickets in their full quota of overs. Chinelle Henry stood out as she fought valiantly at the crease, remaining unbeaten on 59 off 48 balls. However, her efforts were not enough to secure victory for her team.
Shemaine Campbelle and Afy Fletcher attempted to stabilize their innings with scores of 20 and 21 respectively but fell short under pressure from India’s disciplined bowling attack.
Bowling Excellence Leads India’s Defense
India’s bowlers displayed remarkable teamwork throughout the match. Pooja Vastrakar was particularly effective, claiming three wickets while conceding just 20 runs. Deepti Sharma also made an impact by taking two wickets for only eleven runs in her spell. Additionally, Renuka Singh (1/15), Asha Sobhana (1/7), and Radha Yadav (1/24) each contributed by picking up one wicket apiece.
On the other hand, Hayley Matthews led West Indies’ bowling effort impressively with figures of four wickets for just seventeen runs across four overs—a standout performance despite her team’s overall struggle.
Looking Ahead: The T20 World Cup Approaches
The Women’s T20 World Cup is set to commence on October 3rd, with India scheduled to face New Zealand in their opening encounter on October 4th. This warm-up match has provided both teams valuable insights into areas needing improvement before entering this prestigious tournament.
Match Summary:
- India: Scored 141/8 in 20 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues: 52, Hayley Matthews: 4/17)
- West Indies: Scored 121/8 in 20 overs (Chinelle Henry: 59; Pooja Vastrakar: 3/20*)
As anticipation builds around this year’s tournament format and participating teams’ strategies evolve, fans are eager to see how these performances translate into competitive play during official matches.
