Summary
West Indies Women in Ireland
2nd ODI / Bready
Ireland Women
2417
West Indies Women
2424
West Indies Women win by 6 wickets
Summary
Over 39: 13 runs. Bowler: Alana Dalzell. West Indies Women: 242/4 (rr 6.23)
Alana Dalzell's slower ball beamer outside off is met with a controlled, well-timed pull. Stafanie Taylor sends it flying over deep backward square leg for six, despite the no-ball extra conceded. Stafanie Taylor piles on another six, her third boundary this over, taking the total to 19 runs.
No movement outside off, and Stafanie Taylor unleashes a controlled slog, middling it cleanly over mid wicket for six. That's two boundaries this over for Taylor, who has now reached her century off 104 balls at a striking 96.
A full-length delivery outside off presents an opportunity, and Taylor seizes it with a well-timed, controlled slog that races away to long on for four.
A full delivery on the outside off, but a mis-timed slog from Taylor sees the ball go straight to mid-wicket where it is comfortably fielded. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, pushed along the ground to Gaby Lewis at extra cover. 1 run.
No movement on this delivery, and Stafanie Taylor confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a quick single towards deep cover.
Summary
Over 38: 3 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. West Indies Women: 229/4 (rr 6.03)
Round the wicket. Full toss, outside off, front foot, drive uncontrolled in air to Orla Prendergast at deep extra cover. 1 run.
Round the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Orla Prendergast at deep cover. 1 run.
A full-length stock ball on the leg side, flicked neatly by the batter but stopped firmly at mid on for no run.
A length stock ball on off stump sees the batter go for a controlled sweep that’s well fielded at square leg, resulting in no run.
A stock ball just outside off stump, landing at the back of a length. Shemaine Campbelle nudges it with a controlled push into extra cover, but there's no run.
Taylor meets the full-length stock ball outside off with a controlled drive, steering it neatly to deep extra cover for a quick single.
Summary
Over 37: 2 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 226/4 (rr 6.11)
On a length delivery right on off stump with no movement, the batter plays a careful defensive shot back to the bowler, resulting in no run. West Indies Women require 16 runs from 78 balls, holding a strong winning chance with six wickets in hand.
On a back of a length delivery outside off, she pushes it delicately but the result is no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, pushed along the ground to Gaby Lewis at extra cover. No run.
Shemaine Campbelle works a full-length ball on off stump quietly into the on side, ensuring no run is given away.
A length ball outside off with no movement, Taylor drives it calmly along the ground for a quick single.
Shemaine Campbelle works a length ball straight on middle stump, keeping it grounded and comfortably taking a single.
Summary
Over 36: 11 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. West Indies Women: 224/4 (rr 6.22)
On a length outside off, she plays a tight defensive shot and nudges the ball away for a single. West Indies Women need 18 from 84 balls with six wickets in hand, holding a strong chance to win.
A full stock ball on outside off, Taylor leans into a precise drive, punching it along the ground to take a comfortable single.
A length ball on leg stump, perfectly met by a well-timed sweep that races away fine leg for four.
A length ball outside off stump, met with a controlled drive straight back to the bowler, resulting in no run.
A good length ball on a good line is played with a controlled push for one run by Campbelle. She neatly guides it away to pick up a single.
A full toss outside off is met with a beautifully timed drive. The batter sends it racing past long-on for four, aided by a misfield from the bowler.
Summary
Over 35: 12 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. West Indies Women: 213/4 (rr 6.09)
Cara Murray tosses up a leg spinner pitching on off stump, and Taylor settles into a firm defensive stroke, keeping it down and playing it with certainty for no run. West Indies Women need 29 runs from 90 balls with six wickets in hand, firmly in control.
Cara Murray sends down a full-toss leg spinner on off stump. Taylor latches onto it with a wild slog, inadvertently slicing it through mid-wicket for four. That’s another boundary for Taylor, her third in this over.
Cara Murray bowls a length ball down leg, and Stafanie Taylor plays a well-timed sweep. The ball races away along fine leg for four runs. That’s another boundary for Stafanie Taylor, her second in this over.
Cara Murray bowls a full-length leg spinner on middle stump. Stafanie Taylor drives it firmly along the ground, but no run comes off this one as the ball is quickly fielded.
A length ball on leg stump from the leg spinner. Stafanie Taylor executes a well-timed sweep that skims along the ground, piercing through fine leg for four.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Sarah Forbes at cover. No run.
Summary
Over 34: 6 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. West Indies Women: 201/4 (rr 5.91)
A full-length stock ball aimed straight at middle stump, met with a controlled drive that is quickly fielded at mid on, yielding no run. West Indies Women require 41 runs from 96 balls with six wickets in hand, maintaining a strong 93% chance to win.
Round the wicket. Length ball, down leg, front foot, sweep along the ground to Leah Paul at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
A length stock ball on the outside off stump, pushed neatly into the backward point region for a quick single. Shemaine Campbelle gets off the mark, moving the West Indies Women to 200 for 4.
On a full length outside off stump, the batter confidently drives through the covers, keeping the ball grounded for no run.
A length ball on middle stump from the stock bowler sees the batter attempt a flick but it’s mis-timed and uncontrolled in the air, resulting in a catch at mid-wicket. Jannillea Glasgow goes for 9 off 5 as she is caught. West Indies Women lose Jannillea Glasgow early in the innings.
A full, outside off stock ball pushed forward patiently. The batter drives beautifully, timing it well through long off—four runs raced away after a misfield at mid off.
Summary
Over 33: 6 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. West Indies Women: 195/3 (rr 5.91)
A full-length leg spinner rolls down the leg side, and Taylor meets it with a controlled drive, but the ball stays low and yields no run despite a slight misfield. West Indies Women need 47 from 102 balls with 7 wickets in hand, holding a strong 94% chance to win.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, drive along the ground to Orla Prendergast at deep extra cover. 1 run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. 4 runs.
Cara Murray bowls a length ball outside off, tempting Glasgow into a drive that’s mis-timed and safely fielded at extra cover for no run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, down leg, front foot, sweep along the ground to Louise Little at deep backward square leg. 1 run.
Cara Murray delivers a full-length leg spinner on middle stump, which Taylor calmly pushes back towards the bowler for no run.
Summary
Over 32: 11 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. West Indies Women: 189/3 (rr 5.91)
Deandra Dottin goes for an expansive slog off a full toss outside off but mistimes it completely. She is caught at mid on, ending her innings. Dottin departs for 9 runs from 12 balls. West Indies Women require 53 runs from 108 deliveries with 7 wickets in hand, holding a strong 93% chance to win.
A stock ball pitched on the off stump and back of a length, Deandra Dottin works it crisply into the gap to pick up a smart two runs.
A stock full-length ball down the leg, the batter looks to flick but misses as the ball goes wide for an extra. The wicketkeeper runs from behind the stumps to field it cleanly.
Round the wicket. Back of a length, leg stump, back foot, worked along the ground to Leah Paul at fine leg. 1 run.
A full stock ball angling outside off stump, driven beautifully with precision and timing. The controlled connection sends the ball racing through extra cover for four.
Round the wicket. Length ball, down leg, front foot, sweep. 1 wide.
A length stock ball outside off stump sees Taylor pushing it neatly through the off side, running two comfortably aided by an overthrow from cover.
A full-length stock ball outside off stump, pushed neatly by the batter towards backward point for no run.
Summary
Over 31: 5 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 178/2 (rr 5.74)
A full delivery on middle stump with no movement is worked crisply. The well-timed shot races away through mid-wicket for four. West Indies Women are chasing 64 from 114 with a strong chance at a 92% win probability and eight wickets in hand.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, worked along the ground to Orla Prendergast at mid wicket. No run.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, slog along the ground to Orla Prendergast at mid wicket. 1 run.
No movement on this back of a length delivery outside off, and Taylor expertly cuts it low and controlled but finds no gap for runs.
Over the wicket. Length ball, off stump, front foot, forward defensive along the ground to Georgina Dempsey at bowler. No run.
A full-length delivery outside off stump, the batter attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 30: 6 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 173/2 (rr 5.77)
A back of a length delivery on the outside off, no movement away. Taylor pushes it neatly along the ground, picking up a single. West Indies Women require 69 runs from 120 balls, holding a strong position with eight wickets in hand and a 91% chance to win.
This full-length delivery outside off sees Taylor unleash a well-timed drive. She controls the ball beautifully, piercing the gap through extra cover for a classy four.
A back of a length delivery outside off stump with no movement sees Taylor play a controlled defensive shot along the ground for no run.
A full delivery on middle stump, played neatly with a controlled drive that races away for a quick single, aided by a misfield at mid wicket.
A length ball outside off from Louise Little, met with a neat drive by Deandra Dottin, who keeps it grounded and finds the fielder at mid-off for no run.
A length ball just outside off, no movement on offer. Deandra Dottin drives it firmly along the ground but can't find a gap; a tidy dot ball.
Summary
Over 29: 2 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 167/2 (rr 5.76)
A full delivery on off stump without any movement, worked carefully along the ground by Taylor, but it yields no run. West Indies Women require 75 from 126 balls, holding an 8-wicket cushion and a strong 90% win probability.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Aimee Maguire at backward point. No run.
A length ball on middle stump, Taylor drives it firmly along the ground straight to mid on; no run comes off this neat piece of batting.
A full-length ball outside off, Deandra Dottin confidently drives it along the ground, picking up a well-run single.
Taylor carefully steers the length ball outside off for a quick single, showing great composure.
A length ball outside off, Taylor plays a tidy, controlled defensive stroke on the ground, leaving no room for a run.
Summary
Over 28: 3 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 165/2 (rr 5.89)
A full toss outside off reveals a mis-timed drive that falls safely to extra cover, but no run comes off the bat. West Indies Women require 77 runs from 132 balls with eight wickets in hand, holding a strong 90% win probability.
A length ball on the outside off, Deandra Dottin blocks it firmly on the front foot, playing with a straight bat for no run.
A full-length delivery outside off stump is expertly pushed along the ground towards extra cover but yields no run.
Taylor steps out and cuts neatly outside off on a back of a length no-movement delivery, guiding the ball low and controlled for a quick single.
Deandra Dottin elegantly drives a length ball pitched outside off, keeping it grounded and picking up a single. That’s Deandra Dottin off the mark to settle the innings.
Taylor plays a controlled cut off a back of a length ball outside off, the bottom edge guiding the ball just past gully for a single.
Summary
Over 27: 3 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. West Indies Women: 162/2 (rr 6.0)
Taylor cuts a back-of-a-length delivery outside off with precision, sneaking a single past backward point. West Indies Women need 80 off 138 balls, holding a strong 89% chance to win with 8 wickets in hand.
A length ball outside off from no movement, Taylor pushes it quietly through point but picks up no run.
Over the wicket. Back of a length, outside off, back foot, cut along the ground to Aimee Maguire at backward point. No run.
Orla delivers a length ball outside off, and Taylor pushes it firmly along the ground towards mid on, but the fielder is quick to stop it. No run scored here.
Stafanie Taylor steps back and cuts crisply to the point region, not giving the fielder much chance as she races away for two. Taylor reaches her 50 off 62 balls, steadily striking at 81.
Orla Prendergast bowls a full-length no movement ball outside off, and Stafanie Taylor carefully pushes it along the ground. It's a tidy, controlled shot, resulting in no run.
Summary
Over 26: 2 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 159/2 (rr 6.12)
Over the wicket. Full, leg stump, front foot, flick uncontrolled in air to Cara Murray at mid on. OUT! Hayley Matthews caught - 100(94)
A length ball outside off, no movement on offer. Matthews plays a controlled drive, stabbing the ball along the ground towards cover, but it yields no run.
Taylor drives a length ball outside off with precision, keeping it along the ground and picking up a controlled single.
Matthews plays a controlled back-of-a-length delivery outside off with a neat drive, comfortably picking up a single to deep cover. Hayley Matthews reaches her century off 92 balls, maintaining a healthy strike rate of 109.
A full, outside off delivery with no movement, and Matthews attempts a drive but mistimes it, allowing the bowler to field comfortably.
A length ball outside off, Hayley Matthews attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
Summary
Over 25: 7 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. West Indies Women: 157/1 (rr 6.28)
On a length ball pitching on off stump, Stafanie Taylor plays a controlled defensive shot, the bat firmly meeting the ball on the pad for no run. West Indies Women require 85 runs from 150 balls with nine wickets intact, holding a strong 91% chance to win.
Over the wicket. Full, down leg, front foot, leave. 1 wide.
A back of a length delivery on the outside off, Taylor rides the pace perfectly. She pulls it with a well-timed strike, racing the ball away to deep backward square leg for four.
No movement from the bowler as the length ball outside off is neatly pushed into the ground and fielded at mid wicket for no run.
A full-length slower ball on off stump, expertly worked by the batter to mid-wicket, but no run follows as the fielder is quick to close down.
Hayley Matthews works a back of a length no movement delivery just outside off stump for one, placing it neatly on the off side.
Stafanie Taylor works a back of a length delivery outside off stump neatly along the ground for a quick single. This partnership now moves to 150 runs from 140 balls.
Summary
Over 24: 3 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 150/1 (rr 6.25)
This back-of-a-length delivery outside off sees Matthews play a controlled cut, keeping the ball low and just behind point for no run. West Indies Women require 92 runs off 156 balls, holding strong with nine wickets in hand and a 90% win chance.
A full delivery on off stump with no movement, worked carefully to the off side for a single. West Indies Women reach 150 for 1.
A back of a length delivery outside off, expertly cut along the ground by Taylor but well fielded at backward point for no run.
Taylor pushes a slower ball outside off at the back of a length, carefully guiding it through the field and picks up two runs as an overthrow gifts extra ground.
The ball comes no movement and back of a length outside off, as the batter attempts a cut but misses completely; a tidy dot ball.
A full-length ball on the outside off, Stafanie Taylor blocks it neatly along the ground, denying any runs.
Summary
Over 23: 6 runs. Bowler: Orla Prendergast. West Indies Women: 147/1 (rr 6.39)
A length ball outside off from the bowler, met with a crisp, controlled drive through the covers, racing away for a single. West Indies Women require 95 runs from 162 balls, comfortably positioned with nine wickets in hand and a strong chance to win.