India Secures 26-Run Victory Against West Indies in T20 World Cup 2026 Warm-Up
India kick off T20 WC 2026 prep with 26-run win over West Indies
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India began its ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 preparations with a 26-run win over West Indies in Cardiff. Key performances from Bharti Fulmali and bowlers Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil led to India's strong all-round display.
- 01India scored 179 runs for 8 wickets, with Bharti Fulmali contributing an unbeaten 56 runs.
- 02Smriti Mandhana set a brisk pace with 39 runs off 23 balls before being dismissed.
- 03West Indies struggled in their chase, finishing at 153 runs for 8 wickets.
- 04Radha Yadav took 3 wickets for 25 runs, while Shreyanka Patil claimed 4 wickets for 36 runs.
- 05The match showcased India's strong momentum following their success at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025.
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India commenced its preparations for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with a solid 26-run victory over West Indies in a warm-up match held in Cardiff. After being put to bat first, India posted a total of 179 runs for 8 wickets, with Bharti Fulmali leading the charge with an unbeaten 56 runs off 40 balls. Smriti Mandhana also made a significant contribution, scoring 39 runs off 23 balls. The Indian innings saw a strong start, but a brief collapse was countered by a 60-run partnership between Fulmali and Yastika Bhatia, who scored 36 runs. In response, West Indies struggled to keep pace with the required run rate, finishing their innings at 153 runs for 8 wickets. The bowling duo of Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil was instrumental in derailing the West Indies chase, with Yadav taking 3 wickets and Patil claiming 4. This victory sets a positive tone for India ahead of the World Cup.
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This victory boosts India's confidence and sets a positive precedent for their upcoming matches in the T20 World Cup.
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