Tue Dec 17 15:28:48 UTC 2024: ## India Women Thrash West Indies in T20 Series Opener
**Mumbai, India:** The Indian women’s cricket team began their three-match T20 series against the West Indies with a resounding victory on Sunday. India defeated the West Indies by 49 runs in the first match, showcasing a dominant performance with both bat and ball.
Batting first, India posted a challenging 195/4 in their 20 overs. Half-centuries from Jemimah Rodrigues (73 off 35 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes) and Smriti Mandhana (54 off 33 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes) formed the backbone of their innings. The pair put on an 81-run partnership for the second wicket after the early dismissal of opener Uma Chetry (24). Karishma contributed with figures of 2/18.
In response, the West Indies were restricted to 146/7 in their 20 overs. India’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Titas Sadhu (3/37), Deepti Sharma (2/21), and Radha Yadav (2/28), who played crucial roles in dismantling the West Indies batting lineup. The convincing win sets a strong tone for India’s campaign in the series.
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