IND W VS WI W 1ST T20I

Right then, that's it from the first T20I of this 3-match series. India made a light work of it and won this by 49 runs. The second game of this series will be played on 17th December, 1.30 pm GMT. You can join us an hour early for the pre-match buildup. Until next time, Cheers.

Jemimah Rodrigues IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. She says she is delighted with the win. Mentions that she and Smriti Mandhana dropped Deandra Dottin and Radha Yadav took her catch eventually and they felt a sigh of relief then. Reckons that it is a bit tough to keep fresh mentally but Smriti Mandhana helped her with the tempo and that helped her a lot. Adds that they had 200 at the back of their mind but that's a work in progress and they are not far from striking 200 regularly. Closes by saying that they need just a small shift in mindset and things will start falling for them in the right place.

The stand-in skipper of India Women, Smriti Mandhana says Harmanpreet Kaur is doing well and the medical team will further give a word on her. Mentions that Jemimah Rodrigues was timing the ball well and she had the best seat in the house to see her ball striking. Reckons that they should have gone over 200 and would be aiming for that in the future. Closes by saying that Sajana S was their sixth bowling option but all the 5 regular bowlers did their job perfectly and she wasn't needed.

The losing skipper of West Indies Women, Hayley Matthews says they gave a bit too many with the ball and weren't at their best in the field as well. Reckons that Deandra Dottin gave them a lot of hope and Qiana Joseph batted well too but they fell short by a hefty margin at the end. Mentions that the side will learn from this and they have done well to adjust to the conditions here but they will continue to learn. Closes by saying that there were a few too many big overs that took the game away from them.

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India Women set the tone for their victory with a formidable batting display, posting an impressive total of 195 runs. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star of the show, unleashing a breathtaking 73-run knock that left the West Indies bowlers reeling. Smriti Mandhana also made a significant contribution, scoring a well-crafted half-century to provide a solid foundation for the Indian innings. The team got off to a flying start, and the middle order ensured that the momentum was maintained throughout. The West Indies bowlers, however, did manage to pick up a few wickets, with Karishma Ramharack claiming two scalps and Deandra Dottin chipping in with one. Despite these efforts, the Indian batting lineup proved too strong, setting up a challenging target for the West Indies to chase.

The India Women's bowling unit delivered a stellar performance, playing a crucial role in their team's victory. Titas Sadhu was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets to dent the West Indies batting lineup. Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav also chipped in with two wickets each, showcasing their skills and contributing to the team's success. Although the Indian fielding was not flawless, with Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues dropping a crucial catch off Deandra Dottin, the team's overall bowling performance made up for these lapses.

Chasing a massive total, the West Indies Women's team got off to a promising start, but ultimately, the regular fall of wickets proved to be their downfall. Despite a valiant effort from Qiana Joseph and Deandra Dottin, the visitors were unable to overcome the daunting target. Qiana Joseph played a fighting knock, scoring 49 runs, but fell just one short of a well-deserved half-century. Deandra Dottin, on the other hand, went on to score a brilliant 50, but her dismissal marked the beginning of the end for the West Indies. Unfortunately, apart from these two, none of the other West Indies batters were able to get a significant start, and the team eventually fell short by 49 runs. Despite the loss, Qiana Joseph and Deandra Dottin's fighting knocks would be a positive takeaway for the West Indies Women's team.

The wait for a victory against India Women in India Women continues for West Indies Women as they get defeated at the hands of Harmanpreet Kaur and her side by 49 runs.

Play and a miss. Good length wide of off, Shabika Gajnabi pokes and it and gets beaten on the outside. India Women wins this by 49 runs.

Short-pitched, on off, Shabika Gajnabi goes for the pull but misses.

Good length on off, Mandy Mangru pushes this away and runs one here.

On a length around off, Shabika Gajnabi drills this through mid off for one.

Good length on off, Shabika Gajnabi cuts this towards point for no run.

On a length around middle and off, Shabika Gajnabi punches this through mid off for a couple.

Tossed up on off, Shabika Gajnabi drives this through mid off for one.

Fuller on off, Mandy Mangru sweeps this away for a single here.