DUBAI: Jemimah Rodrigues struck a vital fifty as India secured a complete 20-run victory towards West Indies in a warm-up recreation forward of the Ladies’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 eight 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 eight 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 via.
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 Four 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 ready to start on October 3, with India taking up New Zealand of their opening match on October 4.
Transient Scores:
India: 141 for eight in 20 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 52; Hayley Matthews 4/17)
West Indies: 121 for eight in 20 overs (Chinelle Henry 59 not out; Pooja Vastrakar 3/20).
