Richa Ghosh hit an impressive half-century off just 18 balls to set a new record for India in Women’s T20Is. The Indian team also achieved the highest team total of the match.
Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh put in stellar performances as India defeated West Indies by 60 runs to seal the series 2-1 in the third Women’s T20I in Navi Mumbai on December 19. The victory marked India’s first home T20I series victory in five years, with their last win dating back to September 2019 against Sune Luus’ South Africa.
Mandhana took a hat-trick of T20I fifties, followed by an impressive performance by Richa Ghosh who notched the joint-fastest fifty in just 18 balls in the women’s T20Is to set up India’s top four-scorer of 217. Made a contribution. Famous players such as Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine have also scored T20I 50s off 18 balls. After a brilliant batting performance, India’s bowlers seized their chances and secured the win.
India suffered an early setback due to the loss of the wicket of Uma Chetry, but Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues managed a 98-run partnership A solid foundation was laid. Although Jemima was dismissed by Afy Fletcher after scoring 39 off 28 balls, Mandhana continued his impressive form with a knock of 27 off 27 balls. A 30-ball fifty that ended with 77 off 47 balls, including 13 fours and a six.
West Indies face an uphill battle to achieve a daunting target of 218. Qiana Joseph, who had performed well in the previous games, was dismissed by Sajeevan Sajana after scoring just 11 runs off 13 balls. Although Haley Matthews and Dodin got off to a promising start, scoring 22 and 25 points respectively, they were unable to make the most of their innings. Shemaine Campbell showed some resistance in his 17-run knock before being bowled by Deepti Sharma.
Chinelle Henry put in an impressive performance as she fought aggressively against the opposition bowlers. Renuka Singh managed to dismiss the batsmen as he scored 43 runs off 16 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes. After Henry’s departure, victory was inevitable for India, with West Indies ending the match at 157 for 9.
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