west indies cruise to a A nine-wicket win Exceed Bengal In the first ODI in Basseterre, 199 was tied in just 31.4 overs. Haley Matthews was the star of the match, scoring an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls with a possession rate of 2/41. She has shared 163 opening partnerships with: Kiana Joseph79 goals contributed 70 goals. The win gave West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and showcased their dominance in all aspects of the game. Matthews' all-around talent earned her the Man of the Match award.
Bangladesh's batting effort inconsistent
Bangladesh posted a total of 198/9 in 50 overs and struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined West Indies bowling unit. opening remarks Murshida Katon Consistently contributed 40 goals out of 53 goals, Sharmin Akhter42 off 70 deliveries. although Sobana Mostari (50 minus 35) and Shaulna Akter (29 off 38) tried to stabilize the innings in the middle innings and kept them under pressure with regular breaks. west indies pacer Deandra Dodin She stood out with figures of 3/40, breaking Bangladesh's top and bottom order. Hayley Matthews added valuable support with her off-spin, taking 2/41 in an all-round bowling performance.
Hayley Matthews shines with stunning all-around performance
Mathews dominated the chase, scoring an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls. Her innings featured 16 boundaries, showcasing her grace and power with speed and spin. Matthews formed a formidable 163-run opening stand with Joseph, who smashed a flowing 70 off 79 balls, which included 6 fours and 4 sixes. The duo's commanding partnership left the Bangladesh bowlers with no answers and ensured a straightforward chase. Matthews' outstanding batting prowess, coupled with her previous contribution in bowling, earned her the Man of the Match award.
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Bangladesh's bowling struggles and West Indies' clinical chase
The Bangladesh bowlers failed to make headway early, leaving it to the West Indies batsmen to dictate the terms of the match. Maroufa Akter and Rabaya Khan The only bowler to show some control, Labea picked Joseph's lone wicket. However, the rest of the attacks proved ineffective and leaked at an alarming rate. West Indies finished the chase in just 31.4 overs with 9 wickets, underlining their dominance in all departments. The win gave West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the three-match series and Matthews' performance set the tone for a strong season.
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