The Sri Lanka Women's cricket team dominated the West Indies Women in the 2nd T20I at Hambantota. With a strong performance from WK Dilhari and GWHM Perera, they posted a solid total of 89/4 in the first innings. However, ASS Fletcher's 4/23 provided some resistance for the West Indies, making it an exciting match to watch.
The West Indies Women's cricket team, led by captain Hayley Matthews, will take on the Sri Lankan Women's team in the first of three ICC Women's Championship ODIs today. Matthews, the current No. 1 all-rounder in the world, will face off against Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu, the current No. 5 and ICC Player-of-the-Month for May. With both teams tied on 14 points in the ICC Women's Championship table, the series will be crucial for direct qualification to the ICC Women's ODI World Cup next year.
Sri Lanka Women and West Indies Women faced off in a thrilling match, with South Africa ultimately winning by just 1 run. In another match, New Zealand dominated against Uganda, winning by 9 wickets with a whopping 88 balls remaining. Meanwhile, Team USA faced defeat against Nepal in a stunning match.
Skipper Hayley Matthews led the charge with a commanding 141 off 149 deliveries as West Indies defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in the third and final ODI in Karachi. An all-round bowling effort from the visitors, with standout performances from Stafanie Taylor and Aaliyah Alleyne, contained Pakistan to just 190 in reply. After losing both set batters, the Windies kept their composure to secure the win, placing them atop the ICC ODI Championship standings.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the schedule for the upcoming ODI and T20I series between Pakistan and the West Indies women's team, set to take place in Karachi from April 18 to May 3. This will be the West Indies team's second tour to Pakistan since 2021, and the ODI matches will also count towards the ICC Women's Championship 2022-2025. With the series being the final chance for Pakistan to directly qualify for the Women's ODI World Cup, Head of Women's Cricket Tania Mallick expressed the team's determination and dedication to secure maximum points from the championship matches at home. The series will also serve as a platform for selectors to finalize the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup.