West Indies Women vs Bangladesh Women Highlights: West Indies Women Beat Bangladesh Women by 9 Wickets

 In the first ODI of the Bangladesh Women's tour of the West Indies on January 19, 2025, the West Indies Women secured a commanding 9-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.

Bangladesh Innings:

Opting to bat first, Bangladesh Women posted a total of 198/9 in their allotted 50 overs. The innings faced early setbacks, but a resilient 50-run partnership for the sixth wicket helped stabilize the score. Key contributions included:

• Top Scorer: The highest individual score came from the middle order, contributing significantly to the team's total.

• West Indies Bowling: The bowlers maintained consistent pressure, with the leading wicket-taker claiming 3 wickets for 40 runs.

West Indies Innings:

In response, the West Indies Women chased down the target efficiently, reaching 202/1 in just 31.4 overs. The opening partnership laid a solid foundation, with standout performances including:

• Hayley Matthews: Scored an unbeaten 104 runs off 93 balls, anchoring the innings.

• Qiana Joseph: Contributed a valuable 70 runs, supporting the chase effectively.

This victory gives the West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The second ODI is scheduled for January 22, 2025, at the same venue.

Key Performances:

• Hayley Matthews: Played a stellar innings, contributing significantly to the team's successful chase.

• West Indies Bowlers: Displayed disciplined bowling, collectively restricting Bangladesh to a sub-200 total.

This victory gives the West Indies Women a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Both teams will look to adjust their strategies ahead of the second ODI to be played at the same venue.