Women cricketers have often spoken about the significance of strike rotation, as finding boundaries is not as easy as it is in the men’s game. Stafanie Taylor (47 in 45 balls) and Deandra Dottin (45 in 40), two of the most powerful and experienced batters in the circuit, did exactly that as they showcased their smarts during a 77-run partnership for the third wicket, as West Indies Women recorded a thrilling three-run win over India Women in a Group B game of the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 2016 at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Sunday (March 27).

The Taylor-Dottin association was the fulcrum as West Indies scored 114 for 8 after being asked to bat. After that, the crowd, which turned up to witness the first-ever double header in India involving both the men’s and women’s teams, cheered the home team, and even if the batters put up a valiant fight, India was kept to 111 for 9.

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