Mon Dec 16 07:53:19 UTC 2024: ## India Women Dominate West Indies in Thrilling T20 Victory
**BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS –** India Women secured a convincing 49-run victory over West Indies Women in the first T20I of their series, showcasing a dominant display with both bat and ball. A stellar batting performance, spearheaded by Jemimah Rodrigues’ 73 off 35 balls and Smriti Mandhana’s 54 off 33, propelled India to a formidable 195/4. Rodrigues’ innings was particularly impressive, featuring nine boundaries and two sixes.
West Indies, despite a spirited chase fueled by Deandra Dottin’s 52 off 28 and Qiana Joseph’s 49 off 33, ultimately fell short, managing only 146/7. Titas Sadhu led India’s bowling attack with 3/37, while Deepti Sharma (2/21) and Radha Yadav (2/28) also made significant contributions. The Indian bowlers consistently maintained pressure, restricting West Indies’ scoring throughout the innings.
Despite late-innings efforts from Shabika Gajnabi (15*) and a valiant performance by Dottin, the required run rate proved too steep for West Indies to overcome. India’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding proved instrumental in securing the victory, setting a strong tone for the remainder of the series. The win highlights India’s batting depth and bowling prowess, signaling a potentially dominant series for the visitors.
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