Fri Dec 20 06:30:05 UTC 2024: ## India Women Clinch T20I Series Win Over West Indies with Record-Breaking Performance

**Navi Mumbai, India** – India Women secured a resounding 60-run victory over West Indies Women in the third and final T20I on Thursday, claiming their first home T20I series win in five years. The match was dominated by India’s explosive batting display, which saw them amass their highest ever T20I total of 217/4.

Smriti Mandhana, leading the team in the absence of Harmanpreet Kaur, spearheaded the assault with a magnificent 77 runs, her 30th fifty-plus score in T20Is, a new record. Richa Ghosh further fueled India’s onslaught, smashing a joint-fastest T20I fifty off just 18 balls. Jemimah Rodrigues (39) and Raghvi Bist also contributed crucial cameos.

West Indies’ chase was thwarted by India’s disciplined bowling, particularly Radha Yadav’s impressive 4/29. While Chinelle Henry (43) and Hayley Matthews (22) offered some resistance with a flurry of boundaries, regular wickets prevented any serious comeback.

Mandhana was named Player of the Series, highlighting India’s dominance throughout the three-match series. She expressed her delight at the win, emphasizing the team’s collective effort and the positive contributions of the younger players. Ghosh also credited Mandhana’s inspirational innings for setting the tone for her own explosive performance. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews acknowledged India’s superior batting and the lack of disciplined bowling from her team.

The two teams will now contest a three-match ODI series as part of the ICC Championship, beginning in Vadodara.

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