IND W vs WI W: Dominant Win For IND In 1st ODI By 211 Runs

IND W vs WI W: Showing sheer dominance, the India women’s cricket team convincingly thrashed the opponent in the first ODI of the three-match ODI series against West Indies by 211 runs on December 22, 2024, at Kotambi Stadium of Vadodara. India displayed all-rounder skills in a complete game with bat as well as ball. This victory, the second-largest in terms of runs in India’s ODI history, made them strong in all departments of the game.

India’s Impressive Batting Performance In IND W vs WI W 1st ODI

Winning the toss and choosing to bat first, India managed to score a total of 314/9 in their 50 overs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, India’s batting lineup held its ground with several players contributing key knocks.

– Smriti Mandhana did all the heavy lifting, scoring a brilliant 91 runs and anchoring the innings for India.
– Pratika Rawal (40), Harleen Deol (44), and Captain Harmanpreet Kaur (34) gave crucial support to reach a competitive total.
– Middle-order players like Jemima Rodrigues (31) and Richa Ghosh (26) kept ticking the scoreboard, while Deepti Sharma (14*) provided late runs to take India to 314.

Despite the consistent batting from the Indian batters, the West Indies’ bowlers did have their moments with Jayda James being the pick of the lot for the West Indies. She took 5 wickets in her 10 overs, showing grit in an otherwise challenging outing for the Caribbean side. Hayley Matthews (2 wickets) and Deandra Dottin (1 wicket) were the other wicket-takers for the West Indies.

Renuka Singh’s Magical Bowling Performance in IND W vs WI W ODI

While the batting performance put a daunting target in front of the West Indies, it was India’s bowling that made the game one-sided. The West Indies, in their chase of 315 runs, were bundled out for a mere 103 runs, with none of their batters creating a meaningful partnership.

The highlight of the Indian bowling attack was the fiery performance by Renuka Singh Thakur, who just could not be stopped on the day. Renuka delivered a spell of bowling that few can forget; she took 5 wickets for just 29 runs in her 10 overs. It left the West Indies batters in disarray with key players falling at critical moments.

– Priya Mishra supported Renuka’s brilliance with two wickets, while Deepti Sharma and Titas Sadhu each bagged one wicket.
– The West Indies were reduced to a shambles, losing wickets regularly. The only resistance came from Afy Fletcher, who managed to remain unbeaten on 24, as no other batter could make an impact.

West Indies’ Struggle in the Chase

The West Indies women, chasing a target of 315, were never in the hunt. They lost their first wicket for 0 when Kayna Joseph was run out on the very first ball of the innings, setting the tone for a disastrous chase. From there on, the West Indies kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with no batter stepping up to challenge India’s dominance.

The visitors could still not recover from Fletcher’s belligerent 24* and were bowled out for 103 runs, losing the match comprehensively by 211 runs. This is the second heavy loss that West Indies have suffered in this year which has not been a great one for them in women’s international cricket.

Stats of the Game, IND W vs WI W

India Women’s total: 314/9 (50 overs)
Smriti Mandhana tops the chart for India with 91, Harleen Deol scored 44 and Jemima Rodrigues scored 31.
– India’s Best Bowler: Renuka Singh Thakur – 5 wickets for 29 runs (10 overs)
– West Indies Women’s total: 103 all out (26.5 overs)
– Highest scorer for West Indies: Afy Fletcher – 24* not out

India’s All-Round Supremacy in IND W vs WI W

This match was the finest example of India’s all-round strength in the women’s game. By producing a commanding total and complementing it with clinical bowling, India outplayed West Indies in all departments. To add to this, this happened to be the second-largest victory, by runs, in terms of India’s ODI history, which indicated all their depth and consistency as well.

The West Indies performance disappointed, for they were the team who failed on the bat front to achieve up to expectations, unable to keep the rate going up. Though hard-working, bowlers were unable to contain India’s run-scoring by the aggressive Mandhana who led from the front.

Looking Ahead in IND W vs WI W ODI series

Now, with the massive win by India in the first ODI, the West Indies have all the pressure on their side to bounce back in the next match. India will look to continue the momentum while the West Indies will need to regroup and come up with a better performance in the remaining matches to level the series.

For India, players like Renuka Singh Thakur, Smriti Mandhana, and Harmanpreet Kaur will be crucial in maintaining their dominance. West Indies, however, will have to find ways of countering India’s all-round strength if they hope to stage a comeback in the series.

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