• India registered a commanding 49-run win against West Indies in the first Women's T20I at Navi Mumbai.

  • Jemimah Rodrigues bagged Player of the Match award for her scintillating 73 runs off 35 balls.

Twitter reactions: Jemimah Rodrigues, Titas Sadhu help India beat West Indies in the 1st Women’s T20I
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India registered a commanding 49-run win against West Indies in the first Women’s T20I at Navi Mumbai. Opting to bat first, India set a challenging target of 196, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues‘ scintillating 73 off 35 balls and Smriti Mandhana‘s brisk 54. West Indies, despite Deandra Dottin’s explosive 52, fell short at 146/7 as Titas Sadhu and Deepti Sharma shone with the ball. The win gives India a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, setting the tone for what promises to be an engaging contest.

Jemimah Rodrigues leads India’s batting charge

India’s innings was anchored by Rodrigues, who played a stunning knock of 73 runs from just 35 balls, including nine boundaries and two sixes. She exhibited impeccable timing and placement, particularly during the middle overs, keeping the scoring rate high. Mandhana provided a solid start with a fluent 54 off 33 balls, smashing seven fours and two sixes. The duo added crucial partnerships that helped India capitalize on a flat batting surface. Despite losing wickets late, the team posted a daunting 195/4, setting a tough ask for the visitors.

Titas Sadhu and Deepti Sharma shine with the ball

Sadhu’s disciplined bowling dismantled West Indies’ top order, as she claimed figures of 3/37, including the key wickets of Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph. Deepti further tightened the screws with her economical spell, picking up 2/21 and ensuring no room for recovery. Radha Yadav’s late strikes also contributed, as the Indian bowlers maintained consistent pressure, forcing the opposition into errors. The bowlers’ collective efforts effectively defended the target, handing India a comprehensive victory.

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Deandra Dottin’s lone resistance

West Indies’ chase was powered by Dottin, who smashed a blistering 52 off 28 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. Her aggressive approach gave the visitors a glimmer of hope, particularly in the middle overs. However, a lack of support from the rest of the batting lineup left the team struggling. Qiana Joseph chipped in with a quickfire 49, but regular wickets and tight Indian fielding ensured the chase never gained momentum. Eventually, West Indies finished at 146/7, well short of the target.

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