Fulmali and Patil lead India to 26-run warm-up win over West Indies in 2026 T20 World Cup

India secured a 26-run victory against West Indies in a 2026 T20 World Cup warm-up match, with Bharti Fulmali scoring 56 runs and Shreyanka Patil taking four wickets.

India's strong batting start India began their innings with Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana opening the batting, and the pair swiftly put together a solid 59-run partnership in just 5.2 overs. Mandhana, standing in as captain for the match, scored 39 runs while Shafali contributed 29 in just 13 balls, striking five boundaries. Shafali’s innings ended in the seventh over after she was dismissed by offspinner Karishma Ramharack, leaving India at a manageable 41 for 1 after seven overs. ## Middle-order recovery The early loss of Mandhana brought Yastika Bhatia to the crease, who added 36 runs with a display of six fours. However, India soon stumbled to 85 for 3 in eight overs after Jemimah Rodrigues fell to legspinner Afy Fletcher. The middle order then saw Bhatia combine with Bharti Fulmali to forge a crucial 60-run stand in seven overs, lifting India’s total to a competitive 150. ## Fulmali's unbeaten finish seals India's total Bharti Fulmali anchored India’s innings with an unbeaten 56 runs, which included six fours and a six, helping the team reach 179 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. Yastika Bhatia also impressed with her six fours, contributing to the strong finish. Afy Fletcher was the standout bowler for West Indies, claiming four wickets while conceding just 23 runs. ## West Indies' chase stalls West Indies started their response positively, with Deandra Dottin and Shemaine Campbelle putting on 63 runs in the first nine overs. Campbelle’s departure for 25 runs shifted momentum, and Shreyanka Patil took charge by removing Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, and Zaida James in quick succession. Yastika Bhatia also chipped in with three wickets, including that of Dottin. ## India's bowlers dominate the middle overs Radha Yadav returned figures of 3 for 25, applying pressure as West Indies found themselves at 95 for 5 after 12 overs. Deandra Dottin top-scored for West Indies with 49 runs off 44 balls, but her efforts were not enough to prevent the team from being bowled out for 153 in 20 overs. Shreyanka Patil’s four-wicket haul and Radha’s economical spell ensured India’s bowlers controlled the game in the middle stages. ## Key performers in the match For India, Bharti Fulmali’s unbeaten 56 and Shreyanka Patil’s four-wicket haul were the highlights, while Smriti Mandhana, Yastika Bhatia, and Shafali Verma provided solid contributions with the bat. On the West Indies side, Afy Fletcher’s four-wicket performance stood out despite the loss, and Deandra Dottin was their top scorer with 49 runs. Yastika Bhatia also made a significant impact with both bat and ball.