Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], December 22 (ANI): India Ladies’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Sunday heaped reward on seamer Renuka Singh Thakur for her five-wicket haul towards West Indies within the first ODI of the sequence, calling it a particular achievement.
Smriti Mandhana’s explosive innings and Renuka Singh Thakur’s fifer powered India Ladies to a commanding 211-run victory over West Indies Ladies within the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.
The emphatic win gave the Ladies in Blue an early lead within the ODI sequence.
Talking on the post-match presentation, Harmanpreet lauded Smriti Mandhana for her excellent batting efficiency and praised the workforce’s fielding efforts.
“The best way Smriti is batting is excellent to observe. It seems very easy, however belief me, it isn’t. Renuka has been bowling properly for years, however as we speak was particular for her (taking 5 wickets). Fielding is one thing we have been specializing in, and it is nice to see the advance on this sequence and tonight – actually proud of the method. Enjoying in India is one thing we at all times take pleasure in. The services are superb, with stunning grounds and pitches. Actually proud of the BCCI and their preparations,” Harmanpreet stated, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
Recapping the match, West Indies received the toss and elected to subject first.
Smriti Mandhana (91 runs off 102 balls, 13 fours) and Pratika Rawal (40 runs off 69 balls, 4 fours) opened for India, stitching a 110-run partnership that laid a strong basis for the innings.
India’s center order capitalised on the momentum, with notable contributions from Richa Ghosh (26 runs off 13 balls, 4 fours and 1 six), Jemimah Rodrigues (31 runs off 19 balls, 3 fours and 1 six), and Deepti Sharma (14 runs off 12 balls, 1 4). Their collective efforts propelled India to a formidable whole of 314/9 of their 50 overs.
In the course of the run chase, West Indies struggled towards a disciplined Indian bowling assault.
Renuka Singh Thakur’s fiery spell dismantled the Caribbean batting order, claiming 5 wickets. Priya Mishra chipped in with two wickets, whereas Titas Sadhu and Deepti Sharma took one wicket every. The West Indies had been bundled out for 103 runs with 23 overs to spare, handing India an enormous 211-run victory.
Renuka Singh Thakur was adjudged the ‘Participant of the Match’ for her stellar efficiency. (ANI)
