India vs West Indies Women World Cup Highlights: India beat West Indies by 6 wickets

India produced an all-round performance to register a comfortable six-wicket victory over West Indies in their Group 2 match on Wednesday in Cape Town, their second consecutive win at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup. India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan in their campaign opener. Richa hit the winning runs, a four off Shamilia Connell in the penultimate over, as India chased down the below-par 119-run target in 18.1 overs with six wickets in hand.

Right then, that is it from this game and India Women makes it two wins out of two while West Indies Women will have to win their next game to keep their hopes alive in the tournament. However, the action in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2023 continues as Ireland Women are set to take on Pakistan Women in a bit. So, you can switch tabs to enjoy all the coverage of that game. Cheers!

Harmanpreet Kaur, the winning skipper of India Women says that it was a great day for them and they did really well with their bowling. Claims that they discussed in the team meeting about Deepti Sharma’s performance in the last game as she was not happy and the bowling coach helped her therefore she got the rewards. Mentions that Richa Ghosh has been great for them and she is doing well which is good as she is s dangerous batter who loves to express herself. Ends by saying that she is happy with what is happening so far and next game is important so they want to continue the rhythm.

As Hayley Matthews went off the field injured, Shemaine Campbelle, the vice-captain of West Indies Women comes up for the interview. She says that they did not start well with the bat and something around 140 would have been a good total. Adds that going ahead one of their top three batters need to bat deep and they need to finish well too. Credits Karishma Ramharack for her bowling effort and says that she is an important part of the team. Informs that there is no update on the injury of Hayley Matthews.

Deepti Sharma is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for her brilliant bowling performance. She says that she feels good about her performance. Adds that she had some specific plans for different Windies batters and it worked out in the end. (Talking about taking 100 T20I wickets)Tells that it is nice to achieve a milestone like that, but she just wants to contribute to the team and that is her main aim. Mentions that the wicket was turning and she focused on attacking the stumps which got her the rewards.

Time for the presentations...

West Indies Women will be ruing the opportunity they had early in the game as they started well despite losing skipper Hayley Matthews early. Shemaine Campbelle and Stafanie Taylor added 73 runs together but they lost a few wickets in quick succession which pegged them back quite drastically. Chedean Nation and Shabika Gajnabi looked to push the scoring but were unable to help their side cross the 120-run mark. Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers for India Women taking three scalps and getting to 100 T20I wickets thereby becoming the first Indian to achieve this feat. Renuka Singh and Pooja Vastrakar were also impressive with the ball and together they made the job quite easy for their batters. 

India Women started the run chase strong with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana scoring 28 runs in the first two overs from the pacers but they found it difficult once the spinners came into play. Smriti Mandhana was dismissed playing a rash shot and Jemimah Rodrigues could not carry her form from the last game into this match. When Shafali Verma holed out in the deep it looked like West Indies Women may find a way back into this game. Harmanpreet Kaur got together with Richa Ghosh and added 72 runs for the fourth wicket to take their team close to the finish line. Harmanpreet Kaur did give her wicket away but Richa Ghosh is showing how much she has matured as a cricketer. 

Richa Ghosh is India Women's designated finisher! Another comfortable win for India Women as they seal their second win of the campaign winning this game by 6 wickets with 11 balls to spare. West Indies Women did start the game off well but could not sustain their performance and have now lost 15 consecutive T20I games in a row. This is their eighth loss in a row against this opposition and their World Cup dreams now lie in the balance with their second defeat in as many games. Karishma Ramharack was a revelation though as she claimed two wickets for 14 runs in her four overs. Hayley Matthews was also good with the ball but the pace bowlers were taken for plenty. They do have massive issues with Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews both leaving the field with injuries. 

It's all over! India (119/4 in 18.1 overs) beat West Indies (118/6) by 6 wickets to register their second successive win. (Richa Ghosh *, Harmanpreet Kaur *; Karishma Ramharack 2/14)

Shamilia Connell to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Richa Ghosh makes sure there isn't! She finishes things off in style! Shamilia Connell bangs this short and on middle, Richa Ghosh stays there and pulls it towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Chinelle Henry to Devika Vaidya, A wicket-maiden over! This is full and on off, Devika Vaidya drives it towards point. Is there a twist in the game?

Devika Vaidya is the new batter at the crease. 

OUT! Chinelle Henry strikes to dismiss Harmanpreet Kaur (33) | India 115/4 in 17.5 overs

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, OUT! TAKEN! An excellent catch in the deep! Harmanpreet Kaur holes out now! Chinelle Henry serves this full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur goes for the big shot, but slices it in the air in front sweeper cover. Three fielders are converging for the catch, but Shemaine Campbelle keeps her calm, runs forward and pouches it safely in the end. India Women four down now!

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, Four dots in a row now! This is the replay of the previous delivery. Harmanpreet Kaur misses her cut once again due to the bounce.

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, BEATEN! Chinelle Henry bowls this on a hard length and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur tries ot cut again, but this time gets beaten by the extra bounce.

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, This is on a good length and outside off again, Harmanpreet Kaur cuts it straight to point again.

Looks like Hayley Matthews will not continue as she walks off the field for some further treatment.

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur taps it towards backward point.

India 115/3 after 17 overs, need 4 off 18 balls (Harmanpreet Kaur 33* & Richa Ghosh 40*) | Target - 119

That does not look good for West Indies Women! Hayley Matthews is down now as she lands on the ball and it seems like she has done some harm to herself. They are calling for the physios but she stands up on her own and looks to shake it off. She will continue and we are set to resume. 

Shabika Gajnabi to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur punches it towards point where Hayley Matthews dives to her left to stop it. A single is taken. However, Hayley Matthews looks in some pain as she landed on the ball while making that stop. India Women one boundary away from the win!

Shabika Gajnabi to Richa Ghosh, Short and outside off, Richa Ghosh slashes it towards deep point for a single.

Shabika Gajnabi to Richa Ghosh, Another slower delivery, back of a length and on off, Richa Ghosh tries to cut it away again, but misses and it goes towards the keeper where Rashada Williams pouches it very low to her left. There is an appeal for the catch, but turned down. West Indies Women takes the review. The umpire wants to check if the catch is clean or not and after a few replays she deems that the ball has touched the ground before Rashada Williams grabs it. So, Richa Ghosh is safe.

Shabika Gajnabi to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Fine shot! Shabika Gajnabi bowls this slower, short of a length and on off, Richa Ghosh waits for it and slaps it over mid off for another boundary. India Women now one big hit away from victory.

Shabika Gajnabi to Richa Ghosh, This is on a good length and on off, Richa Ghosh dabs it towards backward point.

Shabika Gajnabi to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Richa Ghosh looks in a hurry now! Shabika Gajnabi lands this short and outside off, Richa Ghosh stays there and cuts it over point for a boundary.

Chinelle Henry to Richa Ghosh, On a length and around off, Richa Ghosh opens the face of his bat and guides it towards third man for one more.

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, Touch fuller and around leg, slower root, Harmanpreet Kaur nudges it towards short fine leg for a run.

Chinelle Henry to Harmanpreet Kaur, Back of a length and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur punches it towards point.

FOUR! Richa Ghosh (29*) brings up India's 100 with a four off Chinelle Henry | India 102/3 in 15.1 overs

Chinelle Henry to Richa Ghosh, Another short delivery, on off, Richa Ghosh cuts it uppishly but it falls just short of point and the fielder makes half stop. They cross.

Chinelle Henry to Richa Ghosh, Short again and outside off, Richa Ghosh trues to reach for it, but misses.

Chinelle Henry to Richa Ghosh, FOUR! Powered away! Chinelle Henry lands thsi short and on off, Richa Ghosh gets into position quickly and hammers it away towards the deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Hayley Matthews to Harmanpreet Kaur, A bit short and on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur turns it towards short mid-wicket. India Women need 21 runs in 30 balls now!

Hayley Matthews to Richa Ghosh, Looped up, full and on off, Richa Ghosh comes down the track and drives it towards long off for a run.

Hayley Matthews to Richa Ghosh, DROPPED! Richa Ghosh gets a life here! This is tossed up around off, Richa Ghosh looks to push it away, but gets a thin outside edge behind where Rashada Williams fails to grab it and it goes off towards the thrid man region. Two runs taken. However, the umpires wants to check if there is a short run or not. The replays shows that it is not and it will be two runs.

Hayley Matthews to Harmanpreet Kaur, Flighted, full and on middle, Harmanpreet Kaur uses her feet and slogs it down to long on for a run.

Hayley Matthews to Harmanpreet Kaur, Floated, full and on middle, turning in, Harmanpreet Kaur blocks it down the pitch.

Hayley Matthews to Harmanpreet Kaur, Tossed up, full and on off, Harmanpreet Kaur drives it wide of sweeper covers for a brace.

Hayley Matthews brings herself back into the attack.

India 92/3 after 14 overs, need 27 off 36 balls (Harmanpreet Kaur 28* & Richa Ghosh 22*) | Target - 119

Afy Fletcher to Harmanpreet Kaur, Short this time and outside off. Harmanpreet Kaur cuts this to the right of point and looks for a quick single. Could have been in trouble here had the bowler collected the throw better. 27 runs needed in 36 balls. 

Afy Fletcher to Harmanpreet Kaur, FOUR! Easy to put away for Harmanpreet Kaur! A low full toss on the pads. Harmanpreet Kaur sweeps this towards deep backward square leg for four runs. 

Afy Fletcher to Harmanpreet Kaur, Really short and wide outside off. Harmanpreet Kaur gets well across and cuts this late but finds the backward point fielder. 

Afy Fletcher to Harmanpreet Kaur, Loopy delivery bowled slightly short and in line with the stumps. Harmanpreet Kaur goes deep in the crease and blocks the ball back down the pitch.