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.