Mandhana and Renuka shine as India crush West Indies by 211 Runs in 1st ODI

Vadodara (The Uttam Hindu): Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant 91-run knock and Renuka Singh’s sensational five-wicket haul guided India Women to a commanding 211-run victory over West Indies in the first ODI at Vadodara International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. After being asked to bat first, India made a strong start with Mandhana and debutant Pratika Rawal putting on a solid 110-run partnership. However Rawal was dismissed after a brilliant catch by Hayley Matthews. Mandhana’s innings which included 13 boundaries came to an end in the 32nd over when she was LBW to Zaida James. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur then played a quick cameo of 34 runs but was run out shortly after a 66-run partnership with Harleen Doel who also fell after getting bowled out. Cameos by Richa Ghosh (26) and Jemimah Rodrigues (31) helped India post 314/9 in their 50 overs with Zaida James claiming five wickets for the West Indies.

The West Indies' chase got off to a disastrous start with opener Qiana Joseph run out on the very first ball. Skipper Hayley Matthews was dismissed for a duck shortly after. Renuka Singh then wreaked havoc with the ball, taking five wickets, including that of Deandra Dottin and Shemaine Campbelle. The West Indies were bowled out for just 103 in 26.2 overs. Afy Fletcher was the top scorer for the visitors, remaining unbeaten on 24.

India Women: 314/9 in 50 overs (Smriti Mandhana 91, Harleen Deol 44; Zaida James 5-45)

West Indies Women: 103/10 in 26.2 overs (Afy Fletcher 24 ; Renuka Singh 5-29, Priya Mishra 2-22)

India won by 211 runs.