IN-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I Highlights: Smriti, Richa Attains 217-Run Total As India Clinch Dominant Series Win

India Women wins 3rd T20I vs West Indies Women to win the series [Source: @BCCIWomen/X.com]

In a dominant all-round show, India Women beat West Indies Women by 60 runs in the third T20I to clinch a series victory. Smriti Mandhana and Richa Ghosh’s carnage helped India post a massive total of 217 runs in the first innings. In reply, Chinelle Henry played an entertaining knock but it wasn’t enough as her team fell 60 runs short.

Here's how the IN-W vs WI-W 3rd T20I panned out in Mumbai

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IN-W vs WI-W Highlights: Mandhana rescues India after early setback

India Women were asked to bat first and Chinelle Henry was right on the money with the new ball. An outswinger on leg stump line beat Uma Chetry as she nicked a leading edge to Qiana Joseph at covers. However, to avoid further damage, senior Smriti Mandhana took charge. She knitted a 98-run partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues and slammed an authoritative half century. After Smriti was dismissed on 77 off 47 balls, Richa Ghosh and Raghvi Bist added blazing finishing touches.

IN-W vs WI-W Highlights: Richa Ghosh’s carnage lifts India to massive total

Richa Ghosh ensured the momentum set by Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues didn’t go to waste. Ghosh and Bist added another 50-run partnership to steer India to a mammoth total of 217 runs. Richa finished with 54 off 21 balls whereas Bist stayed unbeaten on 31 off 22 balls.

IN-W vs WI-W Highlights: West Indies struggled to build partnerships

The pressure of the required run rate forced West Indies Women to go aggressive from ball one. However, India spinners struck at the right time to keep the opposition from building partnerships. 

Qiana Joseph miscued a slog sweep to hole out to short fine leg. And the big fish, Hayley Matthews failed to attack Radha Yadav. The skipper went for a lofted shot but found fielder Sajana at long-off. With a couple of more quick wickets, the Windies were reduced to 96/4.

IN-W vs WI-W: Highlights: Chinelle Henry’s fightback in vain as India clinch series

With the required rate soaring, Chinelle Henry went all guns blazing to slam quick 43 off just 16 balls, including three boundaries and four maximums. Before West Indies could aim for a comeback, Renuka Singh rolled her magic to end Henry’s resistance. Renuka bowled a short ball to lure Henry for a big shot. She fell into the trap and mistimed the pull miserably and found a fielder at short third man. With that wicket, the visitors’ final hopes were dashed as the required run rate surpassed 20 runs an over.

Eventually, West Indies Women fell short of 60 runs in the chase as India Women celebrated the 2-1 series victory.

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