Summary
West Indies Women in Ireland
1st ODI / Bready
Ireland Women
269
West Indies Women
2701
West Indies Women win by 9 wickets
Summary
Over 39: 7 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 270/1 (rr 6.98)
The length ball on leg stump sees the batter attempt a flick but misses, the ball striking her pads and eliciting an attempted run out that comes to nothing. West Indies Women have reached their target comfortably, winning by 9 wickets.
A length ball on leg stump, worked quietly by Matthews into the leg side for a well-taken single.
A slower ball pitched just outside off stump, slightly back of a length, is met with a well-timed, controlled drive. Matthews elegantly guides it through extra cover for a boundary.
A length ball on off stump is pushed gently into the extra cover region, finding the gap for a quick single.
Summary
Over 38: 5 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 263/1 (rr 6.92)
A no-movement length ball just outside off stump sees Matthews attempt a cut but miss, resulting in a dot ball. West Indies need 7 runs from 72 balls with 9 wickets in hand, holding a strong 99% win probability.
No movement on this full toss drifting on leg stump. Matthews drives it crisply and well timed, racing away through long off for four.
Over the wicket. Length ball, outside off, front foot, drive. No run.
Taylor gently pushes a length ball outside off, guiding it comfortably for a single to backward point. Taylor gets off the mark, adding valuable runs for West Indies Women.
A length ball outside off without any movement; the batter attempts an ambitious slog but only manages an inside edge, resulting in a catch by the wicketkeeper. Realeanna Grimmond departs having scored 91 runs off 107 balls.
A length ball on the outside off stump, the batter attempts a drive but misses entirely, offering no run.
Summary
Over 37: 3 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 258/0 (rr 6.97)
A length ball on leg stump is worked carefully along the ground towards mid-wicket, well fielded by Cara Murray for no run. West Indies Women require 12 runs from 78 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong position in the chase.
Outside off, a length ball with no movement, the batter attempts a slog but only manages an inside edge for a single.
A length ball well outside off, met with a controlled slog that falls safely in the mid-wicket region for no run.
On a length ball aimed at leg stump, the batter works it with a leading edge into the offside and scrambles through for a single.
A length ball outside off presents an inviting drive, and the batter gets a run with an inside edge steered fine of the slip cordon.
A length ball straight on off stump, driven but mis-timed and safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.
Summary
Over 36: 6 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 255/0 (rr 7.08)
A back of a length delivery outside off, met with a solid defensive block from Hayley Matthews, no run offered. West Indies Women require 15 runs from 84 balls, comfortably positioned with all wickets intact and a 98% chance to win.
Bowler Louise Little delivers a length ball outside off, and Hayley Matthews attempts a defensive stroke but misses, resulting in a dot ball.
This back of a length delivery on the outside off sees a crisply executed cut shot. The batter connects well-timed through backward point, racing to the boundary.
The length ball outside off is neatly pushed by Realeanna Grimmond for a single, well fielded at deep cover by Sarah Forbes.
Matthews drives the no movement length ball nicely through the off side, sneaking a single past deep cover. The partnership reaches a solid 250 from 213 balls, with West Indies Women unbeaten at 250.
A back of a length delivery outside off from Louise Little, Hayley Matthews attempts a cut but mis-times it sharply to backward point where it’s fielded cleanly for no run.
Summary
Over 35: 4 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 249/0 (rr 7.11)
A length ball on off stump comes without movement, and Grimmond goes for a slog but mistimes it, allowing the mid-on fielder to cleanly collect. No run added here. West Indies Women require 21 runs from 90 balls with all wickets in hand, maintaining a strong winning position.
A full delivery outside off, no movement on offer, and the batter lashes a well-timed slog through long on for four runs.
A length ball on off stump with no movement; the batter pushes it cautiously along the ground, but it yields no run.
A length ball straight on middle stump is calmly pushed down the ground but kept well in check by mid on for no run.
Georgina Dempsey delivers a full-length ball outside off, and Grimmond attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending an uncontrolled shot towards backward point. It's a dropped catch that offers West Indies a reprieve.
Dempsey delivers a length ball just outside off, and Grimmond calmly drives it along the ground towards extra cover. The fielding is sharp, and no run comes from this neat stroke.
Summary
Over 34: 4 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 245/0 (rr 7.21)
A slower ball outside off, length delivery met with a solid, controlled defensive shot by Hayley Matthews. No run comes off this cautious stroke. West Indies Women require 25 runs off 96 balls with all wickets intact, strongly favored to chase down the target.
A length ball on the outside off, Bowled without any movement, Hayley Matthews plays a controlled defensive shot right off the pitch, resulting in a dot ball.
A full delivery on leg stump from the bowler. The batter attempts a flick but misses, the ball hitting the pads and resulting in a leg bye.
A length ball outside off, Hayley Matthews plays a controlled push through the off side for a single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
Realeanna Grimmond plays a neat drive off a length ball outside off, the outside edge guiding a single towards third man.
Hayley Matthews plays a controlled cut shot off a back of a length delivery outside off, steering it neatly for a well-run single.
Summary
Over 33: 10 runs. Bowler: Georgina Dempsey. West Indies Women: 241/0 (rr 7.3)
A full delivery on leg stump; Hayley Matthews expertly flicks it off the pads for a quick single. West Indies Women require 29 runs from 102 balls, holding a strong chance at 98% to win with all wickets intact.
A length ball on the outside off, bowled without movement, invites an elegant drive. The batter connects well-timed and controlled, sending the ball racing through extra cover for four.
Realeanna Grimmond plays an uncontrolled thick-edged drive outside off, just managing to sneak a single.
A length ball outside off, bowled without any movement. The batter unleashes a controlled slog that races away for four through long on.
A length ball outside off, met with a drive that’s slightly mis-timed and safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.
A full ball on off stump with no movement, met with a controlled drive along the ground, well fielded at extra cover for no run.
Summary
Over 32: 14 runs. Bowler: Jane Maguire. West Indies Women: 231/0 (rr 7.22)
Realeanna Grimmond plays a controlled drive, connecting with a thick edge that races down to third man for a single. West Indies Women eye 39 runs from 108 balls with all wickets in hand; their chances look strong at 97 percent.
This no-movement length ball outside off is met with a crisp drive. Realeanna Grimmond times it perfectly, sending the ball racing through backward point for four.
A yorker delivered right on off stump, cheekily steered through the off side for a well-timed single.
A length ball on leg stump, played defensively by Hayley Matthews who keeps it down and neat, resulting in no run.
A length ball on off stump with no movement is expertly driven by Hayley Matthews, who slices the ball with a clean outside edge through third man for four. That’s another boundary for Matthews, her second in this over.
This length ball outside off is driven crisply by Matthews down to extra cover for a beautifully controlled, middled four.
Summary
Over 31: 11 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. West Indies Women: 217/0 (rr 7.0)
Cara Murray bowls a length ball just outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly through the extra cover region for two runs. West Indies Women remain well placed, needing 53 runs from 114 deliveries with all wickets intact and a strong winning probability.
A leg spinner hurries in with a yorker on leg stump; the batter manages a cautious, mis-timed defensive prod that yields no run.
Cara Murray's leg spinner lands on a length outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond goes for a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball softly towards deep extra cover for a quick two.
A quicker length delivery on outside off, Matthews elegantly drives it with control, picking up a well-judged single.
Cara Murray bowls a full-length leg spinner down the leg side. Hayley Matthews swings with power and middles a controlled slog over long on for a soaring six!
Cara Murray sends down a full-length leg spinner, drifting down leg. Hayley Matthews goes for a drive but it's mis-timed and stays low, safely fielded at mid-wicket for no run.
Summary
Over 30: 10 runs. Bowler: Jane Maguire. West Indies Women: 206/0 (rr 6.87)
A length ball on off stump with no movement, driven along the ground through the covers but yields no run. West Indies need 64 off 120 balls, holding a strong 95% win probability with all wickets intact.
Realeanna Grimmond solidly defends the length delivery, keeping it close to the bat for no run.
An off cutter back of a length outside off, the batter attempts a slog but misses completely. The bowler concedes a wide, adding an extra run.
An off cutter pitched outside off, length ball nudged nicely by Realeanna Grimmond down to extra cover but no run comes off it.
Matthews leans into a flick off the full, down-leg delivery, guiding it neatly for a single.
An off cutter pitching outside off, perfectly driven by Matthews. She connects well but the shot is a bit unrestrained, soaring over long off for a magnificent six. That's the first six of the innings, pushing the partnership to 204 off 177 balls and West Indies Women to 204 without loss.
Matthews works a length ball on leg stump with a controlled glance, nudging it delicately for two runs.
Summary
Over 29: 3 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. West Indies Women: 196/0 (rr 6.76)
Cara Murray bowls a full-length leg spinner just outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond confidently drives it along the ground to the off side for two runs. West Indies Women require 74 runs from 126 deliveries with all wickets intact, holding a dominant 93% chance of victory according to WinViz.
Cara Murray bowls a length leg spinner just outside off, and Grimmond drives it firmly on the ground, but it’s well fielded at extra cover for no run.
Cara Murray bowls a full-length leg spinner outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond attempts a drive but misses, leaving the keeper to take the ball cleanly.
Cara Murray delivers a length ball just outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond drives it firmly on the ground, crisply fielded at extra cover for no run.
A leg break pitched on middle and leg and delivered a good length. Realeanna Grimmond gently pushes the ball out towards midwicket for no run.
Cara Murray tosses up a leg spinner just outside off on a back of a length ball. Matthews confidently drives it along the ground, sneaking a quick single through deep cover.
Summary
Over 28: 14 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. West Indies Women: 193/0 (rr 6.89)
Hayley Matthews plays a controlled drive through the off side, piercing the gap for a quick single. West Indies Women are steady, needing 77 from 132 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong chance to win.
A full stock ball on middle stump met with a beautifully timed drive. Hayley Matthews sends it racing through cover, controlled and clean off the face. That's another boundary for Matthews, her second in this over.
The stock ball outside off with a back of a length pitch is met with a well-timed drive through the covers, neatly collecting two runs as the fielder at deep cover couldn't stop it.
A length ball outside off stump, met with a controlled drive through the off side for a single.
A stock ball angling wide outside off stump, pitched back of a length. The batter leaves it well alone as the ball drifts past, adding a wide to the extras.
A good length ball on a middle line is gently pushed for a single. Hayley Matthews finds some room and gets off the mark with a well-timed shot.
A full-length stock ball on the outside off stump, driven crisply and well timed by Matthews. The ball races away toward backward point for a boundary without ever getting airborne. Hayley Matthews reaches her century off 90 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 114.
Summary
Over 27: 4 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. West Indies Women: 179/0 (rr 6.63)
Cara Murray sends down a length ball just outside off, tempting Grimmond into a solid drive that stays grounded and is neatly fielded at backward point. West Indies Women chase 91 from 138 balls with all wickets intact, holding a strong 90% win probability.
Cara Murray floats a length ball on off stump; Grimmond pushes it straight into the body and defends safely for no run.
Cara Murray tosses up a leg spin yorker just outside off stump, and Realeanna Grimmond deftly steers it down to third man for a quick two.
Hayley Matthews confidently drives a back of a length leg spinner outside off, placing it neatly for a single.
Cara Murray floats a length ball on off stump, the leg spinner gently pushed along the ground by Grimmond for a quick single.
Cara Murray delivers a back of a length leg spinner just outside off, drawing Grimmond into a mis-timed cut that is well fielded at cover by Jane Maguire for no run.
Summary
Over 26: 6 runs. Bowler: Aimee Maguire. West Indies Women: 175/0 (rr 6.73)
She swings an outside off full toss with a wild slog attempt, mistiming it but scraping a single to long on where it’s quickly fielded. West Indies Women remain comfortably positioned in their chase needing 95 off 144 with all wickets intact and a strong winning probability.
A length stock ball just outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond attempts a drive but only manages an inside edge, resulting in no run.
A stock ball pitched at a challenging length on middle stump is met with a well-timed, controlled slog-sweep. The shot rides the sweep arc perfectly, racing away to deep backward square leg for four.
The stock ball, pitched on a length just outside off stump, is met with a controlled drive along the ground but yields no run.
A length stock ball outside off, met with a controlled drive from the batter who keeps it on the ground, expertly fielded at extra cover for no run.
Hayley Matthews steps forward to a length ball outside off and drives it cleanly along the ground, picking up a well-judged single.
Summary
Over 25: 4 runs. Bowler: Cara Murray. West Indies Women: 169/0 (rr 6.76)
Hayley Matthews works the leg spinner's back of a length delivery outside off with a neat cut, not quite timing it for a boundary but placing it confidently for a single. West Indies Women require 101 runs from 150 balls, holding strong with all wickets intact and a solid chance to win.
Cara Murray sends down a length ball on off stump, and Grimmond responds with a controlled drive through the covers for a single.
The leg spinner floats a length ball just outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond drives it firmly on the ground towards extra cover, but there’s no run as the fielder fields quickly.
Cara Murray bowls a full-length leg spin just outside off stump. Hayley Matthews drives it firmly on the ground, taking a quick single to deep cover where Rebecca Stokell fields it cleanly.
Cara Murray bowls a full-length leg spinner outside off, and Realeanna Grimmond attempts a drive but mis-times it, sending the ball awkwardly towards deep extra cover for a quick single.
Cara Murray bowls a length leg-spinner right on the leg stump, Realeanna Grimmond goes for the sweep but misses, the ball hitting her pad for no run.
Summary
Over 24: 6 runs. Bowler: Louise Little. West Indies Women: 165/0 (rr 6.88)
Realeanna Grimmond drives a length ball outside off confidently along the ground, inching forward to take a well-placed single. West Indies Women require 105 runs from 156 balls, maintaining a steady chase with all wickets intact and an 88% chance to win.
Realeanna Grimmond plays a steady full-length drive outside off, keeping the ball along the ground but failing to find a gap as it's stopped at extra cover for no run.
A full-length ball down leg, Realeanna Grimmond attempts a flick but misses, the ball brushing her pads and adding two leg byes.
Hayley Matthews drives a back of a length delivery outside off, keeping the ball along the ground and sneaking a quick single to deep extra cover.
Realeanna Grimmond leans into a controlled drive down the off side, keeping the ball along the ground and neatly picking up a single.
Matthews drives a length ball outside off with controlled timing, nudging it through the covers for a single.
Summary
Over 23: 11 runs. Bowler: Jane Maguire. West Indies Women: 159/0 (rr 6.91)
Hayley Matthews works a length ball on off stump carefully along the ground, picking up a smart single. West Indies Women need 111 from 162 balls, holding a strong win probability with all wickets intact.
This length ball outside off is met with a late cut, perfectly timed and racing away through third man for four. Hayley Matthews continues her aggressive form with another boundary, her second in this over.
A back of a length delivery outside off, and Hayley Matthews attempts a drive but misses completely, resulting in a dot ball.
A back of a length no-movement delivery outside off, met with a beautifully controlled drive. Hayley Matthews sends it piercingly through extra cover for a superbly timed boundary.