India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, completed a 3-0 sweep over West Indies in the ODI series with a dominant performance in the third ODI at Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium. Deepti Sharma starred with both bat and ball, taking six wickets and playing a match-winning knock to lead India to victory. Earlier in the tour, India had also won the T20I series 2-1, further cementing their dominance.
Despite the success on the field, the series finale was overshadowed by an empty press conference, leaving the Indian cricketing community stunned. After India’s comprehensive win in the third ODI, there was a notable absence of media at the post-match conference. This unusual scenario sparked discussions among Indian cricket fans, highlighting the challenges faced by women’s cricket in terms of media attention and coverage.
Women’s cricket in India has gained immense popularity in recent years, particularly after India’s runners-up finish at the 2020 T20 World Cup and the launch of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2023. However, the lack of media presence following the ODI series win against West Indies seemed to dampen this momentum, leaving many questioning the disparity in coverage despite the team’s success.
In the third ODI, Deepti Sharma’s brilliant bowling spell of 6-31 helped dismiss West Indies for just 162. Renuka Singh Thakur also made a strong impact, claiming four wickets, including three top-order scalps. In reply, Sharma’s unbeaten 39* and Richa Ghosh’s quickfire 23* powered India to a convincing victory in just 28.2 overs.
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