# India Women vs West Indies Women: Vastrakar’s Double Strike-142 Run Chase

URL: https://technosports.co.in/india-women-vs-west-indies-women/  
Published: 2024-09-29  
Updated: 2024-09-29  
Author: Sudeshna Ghosh

**India Women vs West Indies Women: Vastrakar’s Double Strike Rocks WI Early**

## **India vs West Indies Women: Vastrakar’s Double Strike -142 Run Chase**

[India Women](https://www.google.com/search?q=india+women+vs+west+indies+women&sca_esv=57230446c6309c5b&sca_upv=1&rlz=1C1RXQR_enIN1120IN1121&sxsrf=ADLYWIJG0eKWbxXirBclRHT2NIlEmk1Mtg:1727627065689&source=lnms&fbs=AEQNm0AeMNWKf4PpcKMI-eSa16lJoRPMIuyspCxWO6iZW9F1Nj4y4TgeqBSRWACs4yZN4BE9eecx6S20kHesXlvxQ4yxOjDPN0_pLYmevokDTaZAd1OwDGOxsM_5IgnpiSrGs61l3iDqr9uJKkbhPSPy_Isa3plamOxaUg70CQbPJe16n-k8WBWzFM7C7n9ekzgyglnRSiACKk8sj-tQ-3P4DIY0tv2LLw&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjm3besyOiIAxVgafUHHe87L0wQ0pQJegQIAxAD&biw=1536&bih=730&dpr=1.25#sie=m;/g/11vzfqyqk8;5;/g/11pysbr6_l;dt;fp;1;;;)have set a target of 142 runs for West Indies in their first warm-up match of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Dubai. Jemimah Rodrigues led the charge with a stellar 52 off 40 balls, while Hayley Matthews was the star for the West Indies with four wickets. Despite Matthews’ efforts,[India](https://technosports.co.in/tag/india/) posted 141/8 in 20 overs. As West Indies began their chase, Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar’s early breakthroughs left them struggling at 8/2 in the third over.

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*India Women vs West Indies Women*

With both teams preparing for the main tournament, India aims to use these warm-up matches to finalize their squad and strategies for the upcoming competition.

[The West Indies’](https://technosports.co.in/tag/west-indies/) run chase began shakily, with Renuka Singh bowling a brilliant delivery to dismiss Matthews, reducing the Windies to 8/2 in just 2.4 overs. Soon after, Pooja Vastrakar struck in the very next over, taking the wicket of Joseph. A full delivery by Vastrakar resulted in a miscued shot from Joseph, caught comfortably at mid-on, pushing the Windies further into trouble.

West Indies were left reeling at 8/2 with the pressure building rapidly. India’s bowling attack, led by [Vastrakar](https://technosports.co.in/tag/vastrakar/) and Renuka, seemed to have the upper hand as the West Indies struggled to build partnerships.

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*India Women vs West Indies Women*
*India Women vs West Indies Women*

- **Renuka Singh dismisses Hayley Matthews**: A crucial breakthrough as Matthews departs for a duck, leaving WI at 8/2.
- **Pooja Vastrakar strikes early**: Joseph falls in the second over of the chase as Vastrakar tightens the noose around WI’s chase.

### **FAQs:**

#### **1. What was the score of India Women in this match?**

India Women posted a total of 141/8 in their 20 overs, powered by Jemimah Rodrigues’ 52 off 40 balls.

#### **2. How did Hayley Matthews perform?**

Hayley Matthews took four wickets for West Indies, playing a key role in restricting India. However, she was dismissed for 0 during the chase.

#### **3. Who were the standout performers for India Women?**

Jemimah Rodrigues shone with the bat, scoring 52 runs, while Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar took crucial wickets early in West Indies’ chase.

#### **4. What is the significance of this match?**

This match is a warm-up for both teams ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup. It allows them to fine-tune their strategies and team combinations before the main tournament.