India Women vs West Indies Women

Smriti & Richa Star as India Women Crush West Indies in Thrilling T20!

India Women set a record with a whopping 217 runs, leaving West Indies in a spin! Catch all the highlights and fun facts from this epic match!

In an electrifying showdown at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the Indian Women’s cricket team showcased an outstanding performance, triumphing over the West Indies by a whopping 60 runs in the 3rd T20I of the series. The star of the match was none other than opener Smriti Mandhana, whose explosive innings of 77 runs off just 47 balls set the tone for a dominating display. Alongside her, Richa Ghosh made headlines with an impressive knock as well, as the Indian side charted their highest total in Women's T20 internationals, a staggering 217 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs!

The match kicked off with an unchanged Indian lineup, still missing their regular captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, due to a knee injury sustained earlier in the series. Despite the absence, the team rallied together showcasing their resilience and team spirit. The West Indies had a daunting task ahead of them, with their bowlers struggling to contain the Indian batters right from the start. The duo of Mandhana and Ghosh seemed like they were having a picnic on the pitch, dispatching the ball to every corner of the stadium and mesmerizing fans with their fluid strokes.

West Indies, who initially leveled the series with a big win in the second T20, came into this match aiming to take control. However, their attempt to secure victory unraveled as Indian bowlers stepped up, led by a brilliant all-round display right from the first over, leaving the visitors in disarray chase. Despite some lovely strokes from the West Indies batters, they managed to score only 157 runs, meaning the Indians sealed the match in style and claimed the T20 series!

As the players celebrated their victory, fans were left buzzing with excitement. Did you know that this match has added a new feather to India Women's cricket cap, marking their highest run total in Women's T20 Internationals? And if you’re wondering about the remarkable Richa Ghosh, she not only clinched a victory for the team but also entered the record books as one of the fastest scorers at her position! With their remarkable form, Indian women are showing that they’re ready to take on the world!