Indian Women’s Team Triumphs Over West Indies in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Warm-Up Match

In the lead-up to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the warm-up matches showcased the strength of women’s cricket, with India, New Zealand, and Australia all achieving convincing victories against their opponents. These games not only served as essential preparation but also offered insights into the strategies and current form of the top teams ahead of the global tournament.

India kicked off their warm-up campaign with a solid 20-run win against West Indies in Dubai. Jemimah Rodrigues played a pivotal role, scoring 52 runs, while Pooja Vastrakar excelled with the ball, taking 3 wickets.

In their match on Sunday, Jemimah Rodrigues anchored India’s innings with a composed 40-ball 52, featuring five boundaries. The team finished their 20 overs with a total of 141 for 8. Yastika Bhatia also contributed significantly with a brisk 25-ball 24, including a four and a six, while Smriti Mandhana (14) and Deepti Sharma (13) added valuable runs.

In response, the West Indies struggled, managing only 121 for 8 in their innings. Chinelle Henry was the standout performer for the West Indies, finishing unbeaten on 59 off 48 balls. Shemaine Campbelle (20) and Afy Fletcher (21) made efforts to stabilize the innings but ultimately fell short of chasing down the target.