WI W VS IND W ODI

Right then, India Women win the series 2-0 with 2 big wins against the West Indies Women. The West Indies Women will be looking to regroup, assess the conditions better, and come back with better plans in the final ODI which is going to be a daylight match. The third ODI of the series will be played on the 27th of December 2024 at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT) but you can always join us before for all the pre-match excitement. Till then, have a good night!

Harleen Deol, named Player of the Match, expresses her pride and joy in contributing to the team's victory. She shares that having ample time at the crease allowed her to focus on playing more shots, which was her primary goal. Scoring her maiden century is a special milestone for her, and she emphasizes that her ultimate aim was to help the team win. Reflecting on her innings, she admits a few shots didn’t come off but credits her partners for advising restraint at crucial moments, advice she heeded to maintain composure and deliver a match-winning performance.

The skipper of India Women, Harmanpreet Kaur says they were expecting such a solid batting display and it all went well for the side. Mentions that the wicket was playing really well second inning as well and the way Hayley batted was superb. Reckons that the way Harleen batted was superb and the entire batting unit did extremely well. She further talks about having the trust on the bowlers even during a partnership that they can turn things around and gets the big wicket anytime to bring the team back in the game.

Hayley Matthews, the captain of the West Indies Women comes up for a chat  and begins with saying that they never wanted to chase such a massive total after being a game down, going in to chase. Adds that the India women's team has really talented players in their side and they have to up their game and come back stronger in the next one. Further mentions that this series is important for them in terms of getting those two crucial points that will put them in contention for the championship. Adds that they will want to rest till Christmas and get back up and running. Talking about her batting, she said that it was good to spend some time at the crease and it helped her and the team in understanding the bowlers alot better in the next game, she concluded.

... TIME FOR THE PRESENTATIONS ...

Pratika Rawal is up for a chat after the match and reflects on her performance, expressing satisfaction with her batting, which she credits as the game's highlight. She mentions focusing on playing each ball on its merit and hitting hard when opportunities arise. Rawal reveals she worked extensively in the nets, with coach Amol making a grip adjustment that proved effective. Additionally, she was informed during practice that she might bowl in the match and is pleased to have contributed with two wickets, adding to her all-around performance.

In response, the West Indies faltered early, losing Qiana Joseph cheaply. While debutant Nerissa Crafton showed promise, she failed to capitalize on her start. Captain Hayley Matthews anchored the innings with a valiant century, but regular wickets at the other end dashed the visitors’ hopes. India’s bowlers, namely Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, and Deepti Sharma were clinical, bundling out the Windies for 243 in 46.2 overs to seal another emphatic win.

Electing to bat first, India got off to a strong start as Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal put on a 110-run opening partnership. Mandhana scored a fluent half-century before a mix-up led to her run-out. Pratika Rawal, meanwhile, impressed with her maiden ODI half-century. Harleen Deol joined the act with a solid knock, sharing a 62-run stand with Rawal before the latter was dismissed. Jemimah Rodrigues accelerated the innings with a quick-fire half-century, and Harleen Deol reached her maiden ODI century, propelling India to a commanding total of 358/5.

India Women clinched the ODI series against the West Indies with a dominant performance, securing a 2-0 lead with one match to spare. In the second match, they posted an imposing total of 358/5 before dismissing the Windies for 243, claiming victory by 115 runs.

OUT! WELL, THAT'S A WRAP! Tossed up on off, Karishma Ramharack looks to take on Deol at mid off but had no power behind this. The ball lands straight down the belly of Harleen Deol at mid off for a very simple catch to close the game. India Women wins this by 115 runs and attains an unassailable 2 nil lead in this 3-match ODI series.

OUT! WELL, THAT'S A WRAP! Tossed up on off, Karishma Ramharack looks to take on Deol at mid off but had no power behind this. The ball lands straight down the belly of Harleen Deol at mid off for a very simple catch to close the game. India Women wins this by 115 runs and attains an unassailable 2 nil lead in this 3-match ODI series.

Comes round the wicket, bowls a wrong'un outside off, Karishma Ramharack goes for the drive. Gets an outside edge racing towards the fence at third man region but Smriti Mandhana gives it a good chase and keeps it down to two.

FOUR! A boundary to end the over though. Short of a length wide of off, Shamilia Connell punches this through cover for a boundary to open her account. Its all fun for the Windies now here.

Shamilia Connell walks out last to bat.

OUT! In the air and gone finally. Tossed up, around off this time. Afy Fletcher swings but fails to get the desired power behind this. The ball lands straight down the throat of Smriti Mandhana at long on for a simple catch.

OUT! In the air and gone finally. Tossed up, around off this time. Afy Fletcher swings but fails to get the desired power behind this. The ball lands straight down the throat of Smriti Mandhana at long on for a simple catch.

FOUR! Another boundary for Afy. Fuller, on the pads this time. Afy Fletcher gets low on her knee and slogs this towards the gap between deep mid-wicket and deep square for four.