In a thrilling display of cricket, the Indian women’s cricket team secured their series victory against the West Indies by winning the second ODI held recently. Harleen Deol’s stellar performance marked a significant highlight as she scored her maiden ODI century, finishing with 102 runs. Deol’s batting prowess, combined with a solid partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who contributed 81 runs, led India to a total of 279 runs. In response, the West Indies struggled, managing only 157 runs as India’s bowlers dominated the field. Leading the attack, Renuka Singh claimed impressive figures of 4 for 19, significantly contributing to India’s comprehensive victory. After the match, head coach of the West Indies, Shane Deitz, emphasized the need for improvements in their bowling performance, stating, ‘We need a better bowling performance; the bowling unit needs to support the fielders more.’ This victory not only secured the series but also shifted the momentum in favor of the Indian women’s team ahead of the final ODI. The teams will meet again for the third ODI, which promises to be an exciting conclusion to the series.
India Women Clinch Series Against West Indies in First ODI Victory
