Hayley Mathews’ all-round brilliance propels West Indies to victory over Bangladesh in 1st ODI

West Indies Crusade to a commanding a nine-wicket victory Above Bangladesh In the first ODI at Basseterre, chasing 199 in just 31.4 overs. Hayley Matthews He was the star of the match as he smashed an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls and took 2/41 with the ball. She shared an opening partnership of 163. Kiana JosephA quick 70 off 79 balls. The win gave West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series as they dominated all aspects of the game. Mathews’ all-round brilliance earned her the player of the match award.

Inconsistent batting effort from Bangladesh

Bangladesh posted a modest total of 198/9 in their 50 overs as they struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined West Indies bowling. Opening Murshida Khatun Fixed 40 off 53 balls, supported Sharmeen is an actor‘s 42 off 70 deliveries. While Sobhana Mosteri (35 off 50) and Shorna actor (29 off 38) Tried to stabilize the innings in the middle overs, the regular hits put them under pressure. West Indies pacer Deandra Dottin She was identified with figures of 3/40, breaking the Bangladesh high and low order. Hayley Matthews added valuable support to her off-spinner by taking 2/41 in a well-rounded bowling display.

Hayley Matthews shines with a stunning all-round performance.

Mathews dominated the innings with an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls. Her innings was punctuated by 16 boundaries, showcasing her brilliance and power on both pace and spin. Mathews formed an impressive opening stand of 163 runs with Joseph, who smashed six fours and four sixes to score 70 off 79 balls. The partnership between the two captains left the Bangladeshi bowlers with no answers, ensuring a straightforward chase. Mathews’ exceptional knock coupled with her early bowling contributions earned her the player of the match award.

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Bangladesh’s bowling struggles and West Indies’ clinical chase

The Bangladeshi bowlers failed to get in early, allowing the West Indies batsmen to dictate terms. Marufa actor And Rabia Khan The bowlers were the only ones to show some control as Rabia picked the lone wicket of Joseph. However, the rest of the attack was ineffective, and the burst was at an alarming rate. West Indies showed their dominance in all departments and finished with nine wickets in hand in just 31.4 overs. The win gives West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Mathews’ brilliance paving the way for a strong campaign.

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