West Indies go to a commanding a nine-wicket victory it's over Bangladesh in the first ODI at Basseterre, chasing 199 in just 31.4 overs. Hayley Matthews he was the master of the game, smashing an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls and taking 2/41 with the ball. He shared an opening partnership of 163 Child Josephwho scored a quick 70 off 79 balls. The win gave the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, showing their dominance in all aspects of the game. Matthews' total win earned him the Player of the Match award.
Unmatched batting by Bangladesh
Bangladesh scored 198/9 in their 50 overs, struggling to maintain their momentum against West Indies. The opener Murshida Khatun he scored a steady 40 off 53 balls, assisted by Sharmin AkhterIt's 42 out of 70 submissions. When Sobhana Mostary (35 out of 50) and Shorna Akter (29 from 38) tried to stabilize the innings in the middle overs, the constant progress put them under pressure. West Indies pacer Deandra Dottin he was well known for his figures of 3/40, dismissing the Bangladesh top and bottom. Hayley Matthews added much-needed support with her off-spin, taking 2/41 in a well-rounded display of bowling.
Hayley Matthews shines with an impressive performance all round
Matthews dominated the chase, making an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls. His innings was laced with 16 boundaries, showing his brilliance and power against pace and spin. Matthews put together a formidable opening stand of 163 runs with Joseph, who scored a brilliant 70 off 79 balls, including two fours and a six. The combination of the two left the Bangladesh bowlers with no answers, ensuring a straightforward chase. Matthews' exceptional knock, along with his previous contributions, earned him the Player of the Match award.
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Bangladesh's bowling attack and West Indies' clinical dismissal
The Bangladeshi bowlers failed to get in quickly, allowing the West Indies batsmen to make a statement. Marufa Akter and Rabiya Khan they were the only bowlers who showed improvement, Rabeya picking up Joseph's only wicket. However, the rest of the attack was unsuccessful, increasing speed at a dangerous rate. West Indies completed the chase in just 31.4 overs with nine wickets in hand, proving their strength in all departments. The win gives the West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with Matthews' brilliance setting the stage for a strong campaign.
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