DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai:
The Indian women’s cricket team, under the captaincy of Smriti Mandhana, etched a remarkable victory by defeating the West Indies by 60 runs in the third and final T20I. This emphatic win secured the series for Team India with a 2-1 margin, marking another historic moment in Indian women’s cricket.
Match Highlights
India’s Explosive Batting Performance
Team India set a daunting target of 218 runs, powered by stellar performances from the batting lineup. Captain Smriti Mandhana was the star of the innings, scoring a magnificent 77 runs off 47 balls, including 13 boundaries and a towering six. Richa Ghosh further demolished the West Indies bowling attack with a blistering 54 off just 21 balls, striking 3 fours and 6 sixes. Jemimah Rodrigues added a valuable 39 runs, while Raghavi Bisht’s unbeaten 31 further strengthened the Indian total.
Windies Struggle Against Indian Bowling
Chasing 218, the West Indies could only muster 157 runs, losing 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Despite promising starts from Chinel Henry (43), Deandra Dottin (25), and Hayley Mathews (22), the Windies batters faltered under pressure from India’s disciplined bowling attack. Radha Yadav delivered a spectacular performance, claiming 4 wickets for just 22 runs. Renuka Thakur Singh, Sajivan Sajna, Titas Sadhu, and Deepti Sharma each chipped in with one wicket.
Series Clinched Under Smriti Mandhana’s Leadership
Smriti Mandhana’s captaincy and form proved pivotal in securing the series win. Her contributions with the bat and her tactical acumen on the field earned her the Player of the Series award. Richa Ghosh, with her dynamic innings in the final match, was adjudged the Player of the Match.
Scorecard
India Women: 217/4 (20 Overs)
West Indies Women: 157/9 (20 Overs)
India Women Won by 60 Runs
Key Performers
- Batting:
- Smriti Mandhana: 77 (47), 13×4, 1×6
- Richa Ghosh: 54 (21), 3×4, 6×6
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 39 (27)
- Bowling:
- Radha Yadav: 4/22
- Renuka Thakur Singh: 1/29
