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The third and last ODI between India and West Indies At the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara it was a crucial match, especially for the West Indies, who were vying for a place in the World Cup qualifiers. After suffering defeats in the first two ODIs, the West Indies failed to turn the tide in the last match of the series. In stark contrast, India maintained their momentum after two convincing wins and managed to seal the three-match series with a whitewash.
Ashmini Munisar pulls a stunner to dismiss Smriti Mandhana in the 3rd overthird ODI
Smriti Mandhana has been a standout performer for India throughout the series, showcasing her batting prowess with impressive scores. However, in this rubber match, he faced an unexpected challenge. Mandhana’s innings came to an abrupt end when she was dismissed for just four runs off 19 balls, managing to reach just one boundary before her departure. This marked a significant moment in the match as it allowed the West Indies to take an early lead.
The dismissal occurred on day 6 when Aaliyah Alleyne He bowled a delivery that rose around the fifth stump. He moved away from Mandhana, who leaned forward to play a drive but failed to clear the field. The ball was easily caught with one hand. Ashmini Munisar at cover point, marking Alleyne’s first breakthrough of the match and drawing first blood for the West Indies. This moment not only changed the momentum but also highlighted the pressure on the Indian batsmen as they battled the disciplined bowling of their opponents.
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A shaky start for India
Mandhana’s dismissal set the tone for India’s innings, which quickly turned into a struggle. The West Indies bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, with Deandra Dottin He also played a crucial role in stifling India’s scoring opportunities. After Mandhana’s departure, Harleen Deolwho had been a star in previous matches, also fell cheaply. This left India reeling at 74/4 after just 14 overs, raising concerns about their ability to chase a small target of 163.
India regrouped and created partnerships to recover from this initial setback. Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal showed some resilience with a brief partnership that gave hope to Indian fans. However, with Hayley Mateos Striking at the end of the powerplay and dismissing Rawal, India’s batting line-up faced an uphill battle. With Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma At the crease, India finally sealed the five-wicket victory and whitewashed the ODI series 3-0.
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times business.
