West Indies Women Dominate Bangladesh Women in Series Opener
In the first ODI of the three-match series at Warner Park, Basseterre, on January 19, 2025, the West Indies Women's cricket team secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Bangladesh Women's team.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Bangladesh posted a total of 198 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Openers Murshida Khatun and Sharmin Akhter provided a solid start, scoring 40 and 42 runs respectively. However, the team struggled to maintain momentum after their dismissals, with West Indies captain Hayley Matthews contributing significantly with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 41 runs.
Bangladesh’s Struggles with the Bat
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh Women put up a challenging total of 198 for 9 in their 50 overs. The opening pair of Murshida Khatun and Sharmin Akhter looked solid early on, contributing 40 and 42 runs, respectively. However, the team faltered in the middle overs due to tight bowling from the West Indies spinners. Hayley Matthews shone with her all-round capabilities, grabbing 2 wickets for 41 runs in her 10 overs.
Nahida Akter’s late surge with a quick 29 off 24 balls added some crucial runs, but the West Indies bowlers, led by Matthews and Cherry-Ann Fraser, kept the visitors under 200.
West Indies’ Dominant Chase
Chasing 199, the West Indies Women made the target look effortless. The star of the innings was none other than captain Hayley Matthews, who played a scintillating knock of 104* off 93 deliveries. Her innings included 12 boundaries and 3 sixes, as she dominated the Bangladeshi bowlers from the start.
Supporting Matthews was opener Qiana Joseph, who played a composed knock of 70 off 79 balls, ensuring there were no hiccups in the chase. The duo stitched together a 173-run partnership, effectively sealing the game for the hosts.
Hayley Matthews’ Milestone: Matthews surpassed Stafanie Taylor’s record for the most ODI centuries by a West Indies women’s player, scoring her eighth career century.
Bangladesh’s Bowling Struggles: None of the bowlers managed to pick a wicket until the 30th over, with Rumana Ahmed getting the sole dismissal.
Quick Finish: The West Indies completed the chase in just 31.4 overs, underlining their dominance.
This victory gives the West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the series. Bangladesh Women will look to regroup and come back stronger in the second ODI, scheduled for January 21, 2025, at the same venue.
The West Indies, on the other hand, will aim to maintain their momentum and clinch the series with another strong performance. The match promises to be another exciting contest as both teams look to fine-tune their strategies.
In response, the West Indies chased down the target with ease, reaching 202 for 1 in just 31.4 overs. Captain Hayley Matthews led from the front, scoring an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls, marking her eighth ODI century and surpassing Stafanie Taylor's record for the most ODI centuries by a West Indies women's player. She was well-supported by Qiana Joseph, who scored 70 runs off 79 balls.
This victory gives the West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the series. The second ODI is scheduled for January 21, 2025, at the same venue.
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