Hayley Matthews fifty in useless as WI lose finale
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Hayley Matthews fifty in useless as WI lose finale

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NORTH SOUND, Antigua – Captain Hayley Matthews struck her sixth Twenty20 Worldwide half-century however that was the one spotlight for hapless West Indies Girls, as they slumped to a five-wicket defeat off the final supply of the ultimate T20I in opposition to New Zealand Girls right here Thursday.

In a collection that has been littered by tense final-over finishes, the finale on the Vivian Richards Cricket Floor proved no totally different, Participant-of-the-Match Maddy Inexperienced scampering a single off the ultimate ball to assist her aspect overhaul a modest goal of 102.

The 29-year-old right-hander was the hero, top-scoring with an unbeaten 32 from 29 balls with two fours, whereas Amelia Kerr chipped in with 25 and veteran captain Sophie Devine, 23.

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Matthews had earlier shone with 56 from 54 balls however sadly, was the one participant to achieve double figures as West Indies Girls struggled to 101 for eight off their 20 overs after they have been despatched in.

The elegant right-hander counted three fours and two sixes, placing on 21 for the primary wicket with Aaliyah Alleyne (6) and 29 for the second wicket with Kyshona Knight (8), earlier than she was fifth out within the seventeenth over with the rating on 83.

Veteran quick bowling all-rounder Suzie Bates claimed three for 10 to steer her aspect’s assault whereas teenaged left-arm spinner Fran Jonas (2-8) – who bowled the brand new ball – and 21-year-old off-spinner Eden Carson (2-18), offered assist.

In reply, New Zealand Girls began effectively when Devine posted 25 for the primary wicket with Bates (13) earlier than three wickets fell for 17 runs within the house of 20 balls.

Nevertheless, Inexperienced got here to her aspect’s rescue, placing on 37 for the fourth wicket with Kerr to restore the injury.

Ultimately, the goal ought to have been a simple one with New Zealand Girls needing eight runs from the final two overs however off-spinner Sheneta Grimmond despatched down a wonderful penultimate over which value solely three runs, establishing a nervy ultimate over.

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