Jemimah Rodrigues in motion© X (Twitter)
Jemimah Rodrigues struck an important fifty as India secured a complete 20-run victory towards West Indies in a warm-up recreation forward of the Women’s T20 World Cup on Sunday. Rodrigues anchored India’s innings with a gradual 40-ball 52, together with 5 boundaries, as they posted 141 for 8 of their allotted 20 overs. Yastika Bhatia chipped in with a helpful 25-ball 24, which featured a 4 and a six, whereas opener Smriti Mandhana (14) and Deepti Sharma (13) additionally made helpful contributions. In response, West Indies may handle simply 121 for 8 of their stipulated 20 overs, with Chinelle Henry top-scoring with an unbeaten 59 off 48 balls. Shemaine Campbelle (20) and Afy Fletcher (21) tried to stabilize the innings however could not see their crew by.
India’s bowling unit labored in tandem, with Pooja Vastrakar taking three wickets and Deepti Sharma (2/11) grabbing two wickets. Renuka Singh (1/15), Asha Sobhana (1/7), and Radha Yadav (1/24) chipped in with a wicket apiece.
For West Indies, skipper Hayley Matthews was the standout bowler, claiming 4 for 17 in her 4 overs. Chinelle Henry (1/11) and Ashmini Munisar (1/33) picked up a wicket every.
The T20 World Cup is about to start on October 3, with India taking over New Zealand of their opening match on October 4.
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