Tue Dec 17 08:28:43 UTC 2024: ## India Women Dominate West Indies in T20I Series Opener
**Navi Mumbai, India:** India’s women’s cricket team roared back from a recent ODI whitewash in Australia, securing a convincing 49-run victory over the West Indies in the first T20I of their three-match home series. A powerful batting display, spearheaded by Jemimah Rodrigues’ explosive 73 off 35 balls and Smriti Mandhana’s half-century, propelled India to a commanding 195/4.
The West Indies, despite a fighting 57 from Deandra Dottin and a near-miss fifty from Qiana Joseph (49), could only muster 146 in response. India’s bowlers were equally impressive, with Titas Sadhu taking three wickets and spinners Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav each claiming two. Renuka Singh’s economical spell (25 runs, 0 wickets) further restricted the visitors.
The resounding win gives India a 1-0 lead in the series. The second T20I is scheduled for December 17th at the same venue, the Dr. DY Patil University Sports Ground in Navi Mumbai, starting at 7 PM IST. The match will be televised on Sports 18 and streamed live on JioCinema. While India will aim to secure an unassailable lead, the West Indies will be looking to regroup and level the series.
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