The Indian women’s team dominated the West Indies once again in a one-sided ODI match, winning by 5 wickets with 22.4 overs to spare.
With this victory, they completed a clean sweep of the three-match series, proving their superiority over the tourists.
Winning the toss, West Indies captain Hayley Mathews opted to bat first, a decision that quickly backfired as their batters struggled against some exceptional bowling from India.
Renuka Singh and Deepti Sharma led the charge with the ball, taking 3 and 5 wickets respectively.
West Indies had a disastrous start, losing both openers for a duck to Renuka Singh, leaving them at 1 for 2.
Wicketkeeper Shermaine Cambelle came in to bat but couldn’t turn the tide. Deandra Dottin also fell cheaply for 5, again to Renuka.
However, Chinelle Henry and Cambelle steadied the ship with a solid 91-run partnership for the fourth wicket.
Ultimately, the West Indies were bundled out for just 162 runs, leaving India with a manageable target.
India’s chase got off to a rocky start with Vice-Captain Smriti Mandhana falling for just 4 runs.
Last match’s centurion, Harleen Deol, also departed early for just 1 run.
However, opener Pratika Rawal (18) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur (32 off 22 balls) forged a crucial partnership, taking the score to 55 before Rawal’s dismissal.
Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 29, while Deepti Sharma (39*) and Richa Ghosh (29) saw India comfortably over the line to win by 5 wickets.
Renuka Singh was named Player of the Series for her remarkable 10 wickets across the three matches.
Deepti Sharma was also recognized for her all-round brilliance, taking 5 wickets for 31 runs and scoring an unbeaten 39 runs.
