T20 World Cup 2024, IND-W vs WI-W: Jemimah Rodrigues, Pooja Vastrakar star as India beat West Indies by 20 runs in warm-ups

Dubai: Jemimah Rodrigues struck a a crucial fifty as India secured a comprehensive 20-run victory against West Indies in a warm-up game beforehand of the Women’s T20 World Cup here on Sunday.

Rodrigues anchored India’s innings with a steady forty-ball Fifty two, including five boundaries, as they posted 141 for Eight in their allotted 20 overs. Yastika Bhatia chipped in with a reachable 25-ball 24, which featured a four and a six, while opener Smriti Mandhana (14) and Deepti Sharma (thirteen) also made useful contributions.

In response, West Indies could focus on just 121 for Eight in their stipulated 20 overs, with Chinelle Henry top-scoring with an unbeaten fifty 9 off forty eight balls.

Shemaine Campbelle (20) and Afy Fletcher (21) tried to stabilize the innings but couldn’t see their team through.

The chase began with Vastrakar’s early strike to forget Qiana Joseph, who fell within the second over. Vastrakar’s early blows continued with Chedean Nation’s wicket.

India’s bowling unit worked in tandem, with Pooja Vastrakar taking three wickets and Deepti Sharma (2/eleven) 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 changed into the standout bowler, claiming 4 for 17 in her four overs. Chinelle Henry (1/eleven) and Ashmini Munisar (1/33) picked up a wicket each.

The T20 World Cup is in a position to start off on October three, with India taking over New Zealand in their opening match on October 4.

Brief Scores:

India: 141 for Eight in 20 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues Fifty two; Hayley Matthews 4/17)

West Indies: 121 for Eight in 20 overs (Chinelle Henry fifty 9 no longer out; Pooja Vastrakar three/20).