Renuka Singh Thakur’s fifer and Smriti Mandhana’s 91 take India home in the ODI series opener against West Indies

India Women achieved a great victory over West Indies Women In the first ODI of the three-match series played in Vadodara on Sunday, December 22. Game, Smriti Mandhana stick and Renuka Singh Thakur With the ball he led India to a comprehensive win by 211 runs.

Smriti Mandhana’s masterclass in composing the score

Smriti Mandhana He was India’s standout player, scoring a magnificent 91 off 102 balls. His batting was characterized by elegance and aggression, as he hit 13 boundaries, displaying his ability to find gaps and rotate the strike effectively.

Mandhana’s innings played a crucial role in setting up a tough target for the West Indies. He held the innings after being dismissed early Pratika Rawal (40), association Harleen Deol (44) was especially crucial as it laid a solid foundation for India’s innings. The duo stabilized the innings after an early loss, adding 70 runs for the second wicket. Mandhana reached her half-century in style, smashing boundaries with ease and maintaining a live score rate of 89.21.

Mandhana’s dismissal came at a critical juncture where she was stuck lbw. Zaida Jamesbut by then he had laid a strong platform for India to post a total of 314 runs. The Indian innings also saw contributions from other players; These include quick hits. Harmanpreet Kaur (34/23) and Richa Ghosh (26 off 13), which led to India crossing the 300-run mark.

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Renuka Singh Thakur’s bowling genius

On the bowling front, Renuka has been nothing short of sensational. He tore apart the West Indies batting line-up with his outstanding bowling performance, claiming five wickets for just 29 runs in his allotted ten overs. Renuka’s spell was instrumental in putting pressure on the West Indies right from the start.

He struck early by dismissal Hayley Matthews And Qiana Joseph without any runs on the board, leaving the West Indies staggering at 0-2 in just two overs. Renuka continued her attack by taking crucial wickets. Deandra Dottin (8), Shemaine Campbelle (21) and Aaliyah Alleyne (13) effectively ensured that no West Indies batsman settled. His ability to swing the ball and maintain tight lines made it extremely difficult for the West Indies batsmen to score freely. Renuka was named Player of the Match for her five.

India defeat West Indies in series opener

The match started with India choosing to bat first after winning the toss. With significant contributions from Mandhana and other middle-order batsmen, they posted an impressive total of 314/9 in their 50 overs. In contrast, the West Indies struggled against a disciplined Indian bowling attack throughout their innings.

West Indies were bowled out by just 103 runs in 26.2 oversIt’s a stark contrast to India’s batting display. The fall of wickets was rapid as they lost the first four wickets for just 11 runs. Despite Campbelle’s short-term resistance Afy Fletcher Towards the end of their innings it was clear they were well behind.

India’s emphatic victory by 211 runs not only adds a positive tone to the series but also highlights their dominance of women’s cricket on home soil.

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