India Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI: India’s Victory

India Women vs West Indies Women 2nd ODI: India Women’s cricket team utterly decimated West Indies Women’s team by 115 runs in the 2nd ODI at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. The series was now in favor of India with unassailable 2-0 lead in the three match series . Harleen Deol scored an impressive knock marking her first ever ODI century, earning her the title of Player of the Match.

Match Highlights

India’s Record-Equalling Total

India posted a commanding 358/5, equalling their highest-ever ODI total and setting a new record against West Indies. Harleen Deol led the batting with her career-defining 115 off 103 balls, inclusive of 16 fours. She was supported by Pratika Rawal (76 off 86 balls), Smriti Mandhana (53 off 47 balls), and Jemimah Rodrigues (52 off 36 balls).

Early Dominance from Openers

The Indian innings was off to a strong 110-run opening stand between Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal. Smriti Mandhana was dazzling with her stroke play, scoring 53 runs that included seven fours and two sixes before being run out. Rawal, playing in only her second ODI, notched her maiden fifty and anchored the innings with maturity.

Harleen Deol’s Maiden Century

Harleen Deol’s maiden century was a masterclass in precision and versatility. Known for her off-side play, she showed great all-round batting ability, finding gaps everywhere on the field. She reached her century with a boundary off Shamilia Connell and etched that moment in the history of her career.

Jemimah Rodrigues’ Late Blitz

Rodrigues provided the perfect finish to India’s innings, hitting four boundaries in an over off Connell. Her quickfire 52 from just 36 balls, including six fours and a six, ensured India reached an imposing total.

West Indies’ Response

Chasing 359, The West Indies were bowled out for 243 in 46.2 overs. Skipper Hayley Matthews waged a lone battle, scoring a magnificent 106 off 109 balls (13 fours). She added 112 runs for the fifth wicket with Shemaine Campbelle (38), but their efforts weren’t enough to chase down the target.

Bowling Brilliance from India

India’s bowlers, however kept a disciplined approach, consistently attacking the stumps and exploiting the spongy wicket.

• Priya Mishra: 3/49, varying leg-breaks and googlies with accuracy.
• Titas Sadhu: 2/42, provided important breakthroughs.
• Deepti Sharma: 2/40, shown her experience at the right times.
• Pratika Rawal also claimed the prized wicket of Matthews to cap off an all-round performance.

West Indies were restricted to 69/4 in the first 20 overs, and it set the tone for India’s victory.

Key Performances

India Women

Harleen Deol: 115 (103 balls, 16 fours)
Pratika Rawal: 76 (86 balls, 10 fours, 1 six)
Smriti Mandhana: 53 (47 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes)
Jemimah Rodrigues: 52 (36 balls, 6 fours, 1 six)
Priya Mishra: 3/49

West Indies Women

Hayley Matthews: 106 (109 balls, 13 fours)
Shemaine Campbelle: 38 (52 balls, 3 fours)

Key Takeaways

• India equalled their highest ODI total of 358/5, the highest-ever score against West Indies.
• First ODI century of Harleen solidified her place as the emerging star in Indian cricket.
• The bowling unit, led by Priya Mishra, played a crucial role in this victory.
• Hayley Matthews stood out for West Indies with her seventh ODI century.

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