India Women delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat the Netherlands Women by 95 runs in their Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Sunday.
The match was played in Leeds, England, where India’s batting firepower proved too much for the Dutch side.
Batting first, India piled up an imposing 209/5 in their 20 overs.
Star opener Smriti Mandhana led the charge with a superb 74 runs, while Shafali Verma provided explosive support with 55 runs.
Faced with a daunting target, the Netherlands struggled to keep pace and were bowled out for 114 in just 17.3 overs.
Babette de Leede was the top scorer for the Dutch side with 28 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to build any significant partnerships.
India’s bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the innings, with Sree Charani emerging as the standout performer. The spinner claimed 4 wickets, playing a crucial role in sealing India’s comprehensive victory.
The emphatic win further strengthens India’s position in the tournament as they continue their pursuit of Women’s T20 World Cup glory.
