West Indies secured a decisive victory over Scotland in the Women’s T20 World Cup, showcasing a strong bowling performance to win by six wickets. This win marked West Indies’ first in the tournament after suffering a loss to South Africa. Meanwhile, Scotland faced their second consecutive defeat, struggling to bat effectively against the West Indies bowlers.
West Indies Dominates with the Ball
Choosing to bat first, Scotland could only muster 99 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. West Indies’ leg-spinner Afy Fletcher starred with the ball, taking three crucial wickets for just 22 runs. Despite efforts from skipper Kathryn Bryce and Ailsa Lister, who scored 25 and 26 runs respectively, Scotland found themselves at the bottom of the table with another disappointing performance.
West Indies’ Strong Response
West Indies faced an early setback in their innings, losing opener Stafanie Taylor with only 5 runs on the board. However, Qiana Joseph’s quickfire 31 runs off 18 balls stabilized the innings, setting the stage for a successful chase. Deandra Dottin (28 off 15 balls) and Chinelle Henry (18 off 10 balls) guided West Indies to victory with 50 balls to spare. Olivia Bell was the most successful bowler for Scotland, picking up two wickets for 18 runs.
Match Summary
In a match that showcased West Indies’ bowling prowess and Scotland’s struggles with the bat, the final scores reflected the dominance of the Caribbean team. Scotland finished their innings at 99/8, while West Indies comfortably chased down the target, ending at 101/4 in just 11.4 overs.
Looking Ahead
As West Indies celebrate their first win in the tournament, they will look to build on this momentum in upcoming matches. Scotland, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their batting weaknesses to avoid further defeats.
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Published on October 07, 2024 03:19 am IST