DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – West Indies Ladies’s captain Hayley Matthews hailed her facet’s resolve and preventing spirit after they rebounded from a crushing 10-wicket loss to South Africa to document consecutive victories within the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the most recent being an eight-wicket conquer Bangladesh at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Matthews, talking after the win, expressed satisfaction in her workforce’s capacity to get well underneath strain. “After that first defeat, we spoke rather a lot about how we wished to return again and do it as a workforce. I believe everybody was up for the problem from that second. In a World Cup, shedding a recreation early on places strain on you, however the workforce dealt with it splendidly,” stated Matthews.
That character was on full show from the very begin of the match as West Indies’ spinners choked the life out of Bangladesh’s batting. Karishma Ramharack was the standout performer with the ball, delivering a masterclass in spin bowling as she took 4-17 to limit Bangladesh to 103 for eight. Her early breakthrough, having Shathi Rani stumped for 9, set the tone for a disciplined bowling effort.
“The women have actually stepped up,” Matthews added. “Typically while you’re in hassle, groups shrink back, however our workforce has fought via. We’ve been fearless, and that’s been the most important shift.”
Relentless West Indian assault
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Ramharack struck once more quickly after, dismissing Dilara Akter, and though Bangladesh’s captain, Nigar Sultana, and Sobhana Mostary tried to stabilize their innings with a 40-run partnership, they discovered it tough to realize any momentum towards the relentless West Indian assault. Mostary was dismissed for 16 by one other sensible piece of labor behind the stumps by wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle, as Ramharack continued to use strain.
Reflecting on the workforce’s strategic method, Matthews highlighted the shift in perspective: “We didn’t need to sit again after that first match. We wished to take the sport to the opposite groups, and you would see that in the best way the women performed as we speak.”
Bangladesh’s center and decrease order collapsed underneath the strain. Afy Fletcher (2-19) additional dented their hopes, eradicating Taj Nehar and Shorna Akter in fast succession, whereas Ramharack collected her fourth wicket of the day, dismissing Ritu Moni to depart Bangladesh struggling at 75-5. Their innings led to disarray, with solely Nigar Sultana (39) placing up any resistance.
Chasing 104 for victory, Matthews led from the entrance in typical aggressive style, including essential runs on the high of the order. She and veteran Stafanie Taylor, regardless of her damage struggles, shared a 52-run opening partnership. “Simply our perspective on the crease, desirous to play fearlessly, has been the distinction. We may have been caught on the again foot after that first match, however we didn’t need to let that outline us,” Matthews defined.
Very good contact
Matthews, who regarded in excellent contact, smashed 4 boundaries in fast succession to speed up the scoring after a cautious begin. She was ultimately dismissed for 34 off 24 balls by a pointy inswinger from Marufa Akter, however by then, the Windies had been firmly in management at 52-1.
Taylor, enjoying via a leg damage, fought bravely, reaching a serious milestone by turning into the primary West Indian lady to attain 1,000 T20 World Cup runs. “Stafanie has been incredible, even with the damage. Her contribution is invaluable, and her dedication to remain out there’s a testomony to her management,” Matthews remarked, defending the choice to maintain Taylor within the enjoying XI.
With Taylor retiring damage after scoring 27, it fell to Campbelle and Deandra Dottin to complete the job. Campbelle added a brisk 21 from 16 balls earlier than being stumped, however Dottin introduced the match to a shocking conclusion, smashing two sixes off Nahida Akter to seal an emphatic victory at 104-2 in simply 12.5 overs.
The win propelled West Indies to the highest of Group B, and with one match remaining towards England, Matthews is assured in her workforce’s capacity to keep up their profitable momentum. “We all know how huge that recreation is towards England, but when we hold enjoying with the identical perspective and perception, we will take it to any workforce,” she stated, looking forward to their closing group match subsequent Tuesday.
