Captain Hayley Matthews delivered a stellar all-around efficiency to information West Indies Ladies to a commanding seven-wicket victory over Pakistan Ladies within the second Twenty20 Worldwide (T20I) held in Karachi, Pakistan.
Matthews showcased her prowess with each bat and ball, claiming three wickets along with her off-spin and smashing her eleventh T20I half-century to assist her workforce take a 2-0 lead within the five-match sequence.
Opting to subject first after profitable the toss, West Indies Ladies’s resolution paid off as Matthews led the bowling assault with precision. She claimed three essential wickets, conceding simply 25 runs in her 4 overs, to limit Pakistan Ladies to 121 for seven of their allotted 20 overs. Left-hander Muneeba Ali was the highest scorer for the hosts with a fluent 55 off 47 balls, however no different batter managed to make a big contribution.
A quickfire 58 off 43 deliveries
In response, Matthews continued her spectacular efficiency with the bat, scoring a quickfire 58 off 43 deliveries, together with 10 boundaries. Her aggressive innings laid the muse for West Indies Ladies’s snug chase, as they reached the goal with 10 balls to spare. Matthews acquired help from her vice-captain, Shemaine Campbelle, who contributed 21 runs to a vital 67-run partnership for the second wicket.
Regardless of shedding a few fast wickets within the center overs, West Indies Ladies remained composed, with Chedean Nation (17 not out) and Chinelle Henry (eight not out) guiding them over the end line with an unbroken fourth-wicket stand of 29 runs.
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The victory sees West Indies Ladies proceed their dominant run towards Pakistan Ladies, following their clear sweep within the One-Day Worldwide sequence and their triumph within the opening T20I. With Matthews main from the entrance, the Caribbean facet appears to be like poised for additional success as they goal to clinch the sequence with three matches nonetheless to play.
