Women's T20 World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues' Fifty, Bowlers Set Up India's Win Over West Indies Women In Warm-Up Match

Women's T20 World Cup: Jemimah Rodrigues' Fifty, Bowlers Set Up India's Win Over West Indies Women In Warm-Up Match

Team India will face South Africa next in another warm-up match on October 1 in Dubai. The women in blue will play New Zealand in their opening match on October 4.

PTIUpdated: Monday, September 30, 2024, 08:37 AM IST
article-image
Indian players celebrate after Renuka Thakur picks up wicket. | Image: BCCI/X

Jemimah Rodrigues struck a crucial fifty as India secured a comprehensive 20-run victory against West Indies in a warm-up game ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup at the ICCA 2 Ground in Dubai on Sunday. Rodrigues anchored India's innings with a steady 40-ball 52, including five boundaries, as they posted 141 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs.

For West Indies, skipper Hayley Matthews was the standout bowler, claiming 4 for 17 in her four overs. Chinelle Henry (1/11) and Ashmini Munisar (1/33) picked up a wicket each.

Yastika Bhatia chipped in with a handy 25-ball 24, which featured a four and a six, while opener Smriti Mandhana (14) and Deepti Sharma (13) also made useful contributions. In response, West Indies could manage just 121 for 8 in their stipulated 20 overs

Chinelle Henry top-scoring with an unbeaten 59 off 48 balls. Shemaine Campbelle (20) and Afy Fletcher (21) tried to stabilize the innings but couldn't see their team through. India's bowling unit worked in tandem, with Pooja Vastrakar taking three wickets and Deepti Sharma (2/11) grabbing two wickets. Renuka Singh (1/15), Asha Sobhana (1/7), and Radha Yadav (1/24) chipped in with a wicket apiece.

After their big win, Harmanpreet's crew is looking like a tough contender for the ultimate title.They'll be up against South Africa next in another warm-up match on October 1 in Dubai. The T20 World Cup is set to begin on October 3, with India taking on New Zealand in their opening match on October 4.

RECENT STORIES

‘Asked If We Could Develop...’: Nutritionist Reveals Virat Kohli Wanted Special Diet Plan For...

‘Asked If We Could Develop...’: Nutritionist Reveals Virat Kohli Wanted Special Diet Plan For...

'We're Hiring (Not You Erik)'; Domino's Pizza Roasts Under-Fire ManU Boss Ten Hag With Van Outside...

'We're Hiring (Not You Erik)'; Domino's Pizza Roasts Under-Fire ManU Boss Ten Hag With Van Outside...

Video: White-Ball Coach JP Duminy Fields For South Africa During SA vs IRE 3rd ODI

Video: White-Ball Coach JP Duminy Fields For South Africa During SA vs IRE 3rd ODI

Remember Hong Kong Sixes? India To Send Team As Popular Cricket Tournament Returns After 7 Years

Remember Hong Kong Sixes? India To Send Team As Popular Cricket Tournament Returns After 7 Years

'Term It Gohit Approach': Sunil Gavaskar Suggests Renaming Bazball After Rohit Sharma's Kanpur Test...

'Term It Gohit Approach': Sunil Gavaskar Suggests Renaming Bazball After Rohit Sharma's Kanpur Test...