IND vs WI (WATCH): Ashmini Munisar’s stunning one-handed catch removes Smriti Mandhana in the women’s third ODI

The third and final ODI between India and West Indies At the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, it was a crucial encounter, especially for West Indies, who were vying for a place in the World Cup qualifiers. After suffering defeats in the first two ODIs, West Indies failed to turn things around in the final match of the series. In stark contrast, India maintained its momentum after two convincing victories, and went on to clinch the three-match series with a win.

Ashmini Munesar scores a stunning goal to dismiss Smriti Mandhana in the third minute^Third ODI

Smriti Mandhana She has been a standout performer for India throughout the series, displaying her batting prowess with impressive results. However, in this difficult match, she faced an unexpected challenge. Mandhana’s innings came to an abrupt end when she was dismissed for just four runs off 19 balls, managing to hit just one boundary before her departure. This was an important moment in the match as it allowed the West Indies to take an early advantage.

Separation occurred on the sixth day when Alia Elaine He bowled a delivery that was placed around the fifth stump. It swung wide off Mandhana, who leaned forward to deliver a drive but failed to clear the pitch. The ball was easily caught with one hand Ashmini Munesar At cover point, marking Alleyne’s first breakthrough of the match and drawing first blood for the West Indies. This moment not only changed the momentum, but also highlighted the pressure on the Indian batsmen as they struggled against the disciplined bowling of their opponents.

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A shaky start for India

Mandhana’s dismissal set the tone for India’s innings, which quickly turned into a struggle. The West Indies bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, with Diandra Dottin He also played a crucial role in stifling India’s scoring chances. After Mandana left, Harleen Deolwho had been a star in the previous games, also fell cheaply. This left India reeling at 74/4 after just 14 overs, raising concerns about their ability to chase down a small target of 163.

India regrouped and built partnerships to recover from this early setback. Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal He showed some resilience with a short partnership that gave hope to the Indian fans. However, with Hayley Matthews After his batting in the final over of the Powerplay and Rawal’s dismissal, the Indian batting line-up faced an uphill battle. with Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma On the crease, India eventually cruised to a five-wicket win and whitewashed the ODI series 3-0.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.