Mithali Raj was an elated captain after India thrashed West Indies by 155 runs in their ICC Women's ODI World Cup match at Seddon Park, Hamilton on Saturday (March 12).

Coming into the game following a 62-run defeat at the hands of hosts New Zealand, the Women in Blue produced a flawless performance and outplayed West Indies in all departments.

Opting to bat first, India piled up a mammoth 317/8 in 50 overs on the back of Smriti Mandhana (123 off 119 balls) and Harmanpreet Kaur’s (109 off 107 balls) centuries.

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Later, India’s bowlers produced brilliance and bundled out the West Indies for 162 in 40.3 overs. Sneh Rana starred with the ball, returning with impressive figures of 3-22 in her 9.3 overs.

"Could not have asked anything better than today's display. Today's win should keep us in the (frame) tournament for the knockouts. Batting and bowling really came out well," Mithali said in the post-match presentation.

"It had a lot to do with the couple of games, could see the nerves in the girls. Everyone knew the importance of today's game. Required a special effort, we knew West Indies came from 2 wins, we were playing after a big loss.

"We need to be consistent as the next game is in a different venue and a different opponent, we will be having different plans."

The Indian skipper praised Mandhana and Harmanpreet for their scintillating display with the willow.

"The way Smriti and Harman played, very sensible and they have used their experience to get us to the table," she said.

Mithali further said the team was in good hands with the youngsters doing well.

"It's good to have youngsters around, me and Jhulan have played for a long time. When you have to let your guard down, need the youngsters to crack a joke - it eases out our nerves, which has helped me in the past."

India will face England in their next match at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on Wednesday (March 16).

(With PTI inputs)