India kicked off their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a strong statement, defeating West Indies by 20 runs in their warm-up encounter at the ICCA 2 Ground in Dubai.
India, who were put into bat, set a challenging target of 141/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues was the star performer for India, smashing a flamboyant 50 runs and providing a solid foundation for the innings.
In reply, West Indies found themselves struggling to keep up with the required run rate. The Indian bowlers were on point, with Pooja Vastrakar claiming three crucial wickets and Deepti Sharma picking up two wickets. The West Indies could only muster 121 runs in their chase, falling short of India’s total by 20 runs.
This dominant performance will surely boost India’s confidence heading into the main tournament. Their clinical bowling and Rodrigues’s impactful batting were key factors in their victory. As the T20 World Cup progresses, India will be looking to build on this positive start and compete for the coveted title.
