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IND Women vs WI Women 2024/25, India Women vs West Indies Women 3rd ODI, Vadodara Match Report, December 27, 2024
Toss West Indies opt to bat vs India
Hayley Matthews called correctly as West Indies opted to bat for the first time in the series, after conceding 314 and 358 in the first two ODIs. However, they’ll have to set a target here in tougher conditions, with plenty of early morning moisture and a slightly damp surface to contend with due to the early start in foggy Vadodara.
West Indies made two changes. Batting allrounder Mandy Mangru, who previously played an ODI in February 2022, slots into the middle order, while Ashmini Munisar, the offspinner, lines up for her second ODI, having made her debut against Ireland in June 2023.
This meant allrounder Nerissa Crafton and top-order bat Rashada Williams had to make way.
India handed an ODI debut left-arm spinner Tanuja Kanwar, who replaces seamer Saima Thakor who had been wicketless in the series. In the second ODI, Thakor conceded 33 in four overs, even as every other bowler got in among the wickets.
The game is massive from a World Cup qualification standpoint for the West Indies as they tussle to seal that last qualifying spot. India, meanwhile, are looking for continuity as they seek an up-turn in form and fortunes following a 3-0 series defeat in Australia earlier in the month.
India: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Priya Mishra, Renuka Singh
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (capt), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
The 3rd ODI match between India Women and West Indies Women took place in Vadodara on December 27, 2024, and it was a thrilling encounter between the two teams.
Batting first, India Women got off to a strong start with openers Smriti Mandhana and Priya Punia putting on a solid partnership. Mandhana played a brilliant knock, scoring a half-century before getting out to the West Indies bowlers. Punia also played well, contributing valuable runs to the team’s total. However, the middle order struggled to capitalize on the good start, and India Women were eventually bowled out for a modest total.
In response, the West Indies Women got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to the Indian bowlers. However, captain Stafanie Taylor played a captain’s knock, anchoring the innings and guiding her team towards the target. Despite a late fightback from the Indian bowlers, the West Indies Women managed to chase down the target with a few overs to spare, thanks to Taylor’s brilliant innings.
Overall, it was a closely contested match between the two teams, with both sides showing glimpses of their potential. The series now stands level at 1-1, setting up an exciting finale in the upcoming matches.
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