The Indian women’s cricket team claimed a commanding 115-run victory over West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series at the Kotambi Stadium on Tuesday. With this win, India leads the series 2-0, securing the series ahead of the third and final match on Friday, December 27.
Electing to bat first, India’s top-order delivered a stellar performance. Openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set the tone with an impressive 110-run stand for the first wicket. Mandhana scored a solid 53 before falling, while Rawal, playing only her second ODI, shone with a brisk 76 off 86 balls, propelling India towards a formidable total.
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The highlight of India’s innings was Harleen Deol’s spectacular 115 off just 103 deliveries. Deol’s innings included 16 boundaries and demonstrated her ability to anchor the innings while accelerating at crucial moments. Alongside Jemimah Rodrigues, Deol added a blistering 116-run partnership off 70 balls for the fourth wicket. Rodrigues contributed with a fiery 52 off 36 balls, helping India post 358/5 — their joint-highest total in women’s ODIs.
Chasing a daunting target of 359, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews fought valiantly, scoring a brilliant 106 off 109 balls. Matthews registered her seventh ODI century, stabilizing the innings as wickets fell regularly at the other end.
Shemaine Campbelle (38), Zaida James (25), and Afy Fletcher (22) offered some resistance lower down the order, but the Indian bowlers proved too strong. Priya Mishra led the attack with a three-wicket haul, while Pratika Rawal (2-37), Deepti Sharma (2-40), and Titas Sadhu (2-42) chipped in with two wickets each. West Indies were eventually bowled out for 243 in 46.2 overs.
Key Performances
- Harleen Deol: 115 off 103 (16 fours)
- Jemimah Rodrigues: 52 off 36
- Pratika Rawal: 76 off 86 (2 wickets for 37 runs)
- Hayley Matthews (WI): 106 off 109
Brief Score:
- India Women 358/5 in 50 overs (Harleen Deol 115, Pratika Rawal 76, Qiana Joseph 1/27)
- West Indies Women (Hayley Matthews 106, Shemaine Campbelle 38, Priya Mishra 3/49).
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