INDW vs WIW: Deepti Sharma once again stepped up against West Indies as Indian women managed to restrict the opposition to 118/6 in 20 overs in the 9th match of Women's T20 World Cup 2023.
Pooja Vastrakar was surprisingly handed the 2nd over of the innings given her record against West Indies opener and skipper Hayley Matthews. Vastrakar dismissed her on the 2nd delivery as West Indies lost their first wicket for just 4 runs.
From thereon, Stafanie Taylor and Shemaine Campbelle held the crease as the duo added 73 runs for the 2nd wicket. But once Deepti Sharma broke through with Campbelles's (30) wicket, Stafanie Taylor (42) was also dismissed in the same over. Deepti brought India back with a couple of wickets.
From thereon, only Cheadean Nation managed to stay at the crease as she scored an unbeaten 21 runs in 18 balls. Deepti Sharma ended up with 3 wickets while Renuka Thakur and Pooja Vastrakar managed 1 wicket each.
Earlier, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews won the toss & opted to bat first against India in the 9th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2023. This match is being played at Newlands, Cape Town.
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