Mandhana won her second player of the match award in a row
#3 Not letting Stafanie Taylor settle
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Taylor managed 16 runs in 42 balls
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West Indies’ captain Stafanie Taylor was by far their most potent option in the batting department. Playing her 100th ODI, Taylor came in at number three, aiming to stitch a partnership with Matthews and help WI post a big total.
However, the Indian spin department never allowed her to get into the groove. Struggling throughout her innings, Taylor managed 16 runs in 42 balls before Smriti Mandhana’s direct throw from short third man caught her short of the crease at the bowler’s end.
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Sankalp Srivastava
Sankalp is a veteran European and international football writer at Sportskeeda. He has a total experience of 8 years, having previously worked for some top companies such as Wisden India and Fox Sports Asia. An engineer by qualification, Sankalp places a very high emphasis on accuracy by leaving no stone unturned in his research, and prides himself on showcasing the human aspect of the sporting world.
Sankalp has had the privilege of interviewing senior Indian cricketers such as Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Chris Woakes in his experience so far. He has also covered various Indian and international matches, such as the 2019 ICC ODI World Cup when working for FOX.
Sankalp started following football after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup with his family. He is a die-hard Manchester United supporter, who started following the club due to David Beckham. His favorite manager is Sir Alex Ferguson and favorite player is Lionel Messi, both for setting unattainable benchmarks. He considers Barcelona’s incredible 6-1 second leg comeback win in the 2016-17 UCL against Paris Saint-Germain as one of the most iconic matches ever.
Along with European football, Sankalp also follows the Indian Super League. When not writing, Sankalp enjoys traveling and watching sports.
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