• West Indies defeated India in the second Women’s T20I by 9 wickets.

  • Hayley Matthews earned the Player of the Match for her splendid batting display.

Fans go wild as Hayley Matthews guides West Indies to a series-leveling win over India in 2nd Women’s T20I
West Indies beat India in the 2nd Women T20I (Image Source: X)

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In an exciting game at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, West Indies displayed a stellar all-round performance to secure a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over India in the 2nd Women’s T20I. The victory also allowed the visitors to level the series, setting the stage for an exciting decider.

Smriti Mandhana guides India to a competitive total

After losing the toss, India were sent in to bat and managed to post a total of 159/9 in their 20 overs. Stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a brilliant knock of 62 runs off 41 balls, laced with 9 boundaries and a six. Despite her efforts, the Indian innings lacked stability in the middle order.

Richa Ghosh provided late fireworks, scoring a quickfire 32 off just 17 balls, including six boundaries. Contributions from Deepti Sharma (17 off 15) and Saima Thakor (6 off 4) helped India post a competitive score. However, disciplined bowling from Deandra Dottin, who picked up 2/14 in her four overs, and Afy Fletcher, who also claimed two scalps, restricted the Indian batters from cutting loose.

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Hayley Matthews leads the chase with stunning batting display

Chasing 160, West Indies came out with intent, spearheaded by a scintillating innings from skipper Hayley Matthews. The all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 85 off just 47 balls, striking 17 boundaries in an innings of pure class and aggression.

Hayley found able support from opener Qiana Joseph, who contributed 38 off 22 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, ensuring the chase was on track. Shemaine Campbelle added a steady 29 not out off 26 balls to seal the game in just 15.4 overs.

India’s bowling unit struggled to find breakthroughs, with Saima Thakor being the lone wicket-taker, finishing with 1/28 in her three overs. The rest of the bowlers proved ineffective against the West Indies’ commanding batting display. West Indies Women emerged victorious by 9 wickets, thanks to their skipper Hayley’s outstanding performance. She was adjudged the Player of the Match for her match-winning knock and valuable contribution with the ball (2/36).

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