Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh lead India to a 3-0 win in the ODI series against West Indies

Deepti Sharma delivered an all-round match-winning performance to help India secure a clean sweep in the ODI series against West Indies. Her exceptional bowling and unbeaten total of 39 only helped India Win the 3rd ODI by 5 wickets.

A spell that changes the match with the ball

It was Dipti’s spell with the ball that initially put India in the driver’s seat. The West Indies batting line-up collapsed under constant pressure, taking 6 for 31. With the visitors struggling to get going, Deepti’s brilliant bowling ensured they were bowled out for just 162.

Early collapse of West Indies It was the beginning of the end for them. Renuka Singh set the tone with two quick wickets, dismissing Kiana Joseph and the striker Hayley Matthews. From there, things spiraled out of control as Deandra Dottin was bowled cheaply, and West Indies fell to 9 for 3 in the fifth over.

Despite early breakthroughs by the Indian bowlers, a short 91-run partnership between Chenil Henry and Shaimin Campbell stabilized the West Indies innings. Henry was particularly brave, bouncing back to form after an early struggle, but Dipti had the final say. She dismissed both Henry and Campbell to end the resistance.

Deepti’s calm and Richa’s spark

With India chasing 163, the pressure was on, and the chase began tensely. India lost Smriti Mandhana And Harleen Deol early, then Pratika Rawal failed to make any impact. The stage was set for Deepti to take charge, and she did just that.

She remained unbeaten on 39, keeping the innings steady despite being dropped on 21 by Hayley Matthews at slip. Deepti’s steady bat was complemented by Richa Ghosh, who reached the crease as India were struggling at 129 for 5. Ghosh quickly turned the tide with an explosive 11-ball 23, including two sixes from leg-spinner Avi Fletcher, to guide India closer to victory.

“I was biding my time with the ball and I wanted to contribute. I wanted to hit the right areas so I could take more wickets and give my team breakthroughs. “I try to read what the batsman is going to do, and I usually get an idea of ​​the ball before what they are trying to do. said Deepti while reflecting on her performance.

Renuka’s early achievements set the tone

Renuka Singh’s early achievements set the tone for the match. She claimed two early wickets, including the valuable scalp of Hayley Matthews. I put in a lot of hard work, and now I feel happy because I get rewarded for it. The shows in Australia weren’t great. So, I went back and spoke to Jolan (Goswami) De, and it was a joy to talk to her. “We discussed (what to do better) and I worked on it,” Renuka said.

Her four-point ensemble was the perfect complement to Deepti’s all-over brilliance. The collapse of the West Indies middle order was inevitable, as their last five overs fell for just 21 runs, handing India a crushing win. Renuka took 10 wickets in the three matches of the series and was named Player of the Tournament as India went on to win the series 3-0.

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