- West Indies (259-9) beat New Zealand (256) by three runs
- Hayley Matthews scores brilliant century against hosts
Hayley Matthews smashed a brilliant century to help West Indies to a thrilling three-run victory over New Zealand in the opening match of the 12th Women’s World Cup at Mount Maunganui.
The all-rounder, who was moved up the order to open the batting in place of Rashada Williams, took the game to the tournament hosts from the start and pummelled 16 fours and a booming six in her 128-ball 119. The 23-year-old Barbadian returned to take two for 41 with her off-spin and set back New Zealand in their attempt to chase down 260 runs for victory in front of a sparse, Covid-19 restricted crowd.
Continue reading…West Indies (259-9) beat New Zealand (256) by three runsHayley Matthews scores brilliant century against hostsHayley Matthews smashed a brilliant century to help West Indies to a thrilling three-run victory over New Zealand in the opening match of the 12th Women’s World Cup at Mount Maunganui.The all-rounder, who was moved up the order to open the batting in place of Rashada Williams, took the game to the tournament hosts from the start and pummelled 16 fours and a booming six in her 128-ball 119. The 23-year-old Barbadian returned to take two for 41 with her off-spin and set back New Zealand in their attempt to chase down 260 runs for victory in front of a sparse, Covid-19 restricted crowd. Continue reading…[#item_full_content]