In the selection of 3 ODI series in between Women of the West Indies and Women of Bangladeshthe home team did well to win the match and the series 2-1.
West Indies restrict Bangladesh for 118
Bangladesh elected to bat first after winning the toss but struggled against a strong West Indies attack. The visiting side were bowled out for just 118 runs in 43.5 overs.
Major contributions with the bat came from Sharmin Akhter (37 off 58, 5 fours) and Sobhana Mostary (25 off 62, 2 fours). However, other batsmen fell short, with seven players failing to reach double figures.
The West Indies bowlers shone, and Karishma Ramharack produced a superb performance, taking 4 wickets for just 12 runs in 6.5 overs. She was well supported by Zaida James, who took 2/15, and Hayley Matthews, who bowled 1/19 in her 10 overs.
West Indies batsmen complete the chase in 27.3 overs
Chasing a modest target of 119, West Indies were in control throughout. Openers Hayley Matthews (22 off 33, 3 fours) and Qiana Joseph (39 off 66, 5 fours) provided a steady start.
Deandra Dottin finished the match in style with a quick 33 from just 19 balls, which included two fours and two sixes, and guided her team to the finish. victory in just 27.3 overs with eight wickets in hand.
Bangladesh's bowlers worked hard, with Marufa Akter (1/39) and Nahida Akter (1/25) picking up a wicket each, but they could not contain the confident West Indies batsmen.
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Player of the Match
Karishma won the Player of the Match award for her miss-hitting skills that broke the back of Bangladesh's batting line-up.
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Series Review
- ODI 1: West Indies Women won by 9 wickets
- 2 ODIs: Bangladesh women led the series with a 60-run victory
- 3 ODIs: West Indies Women sealed the series with a resounding 8-wicket win
West Indies women showed courage and good cricket to win the series. The women of Bangladesh, although they shined well, could not capitalize on the big moments.
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