Ireland 99 for 5 (Prendergast 71*, Stokell 12; Hector 2-21) beat West Indies 141 for 8 (Glasgow 36, Campbelle 21; Canning 2-11) by 1 run on DLS
The West Indies suffered their first loss in the ongoing Women’s International Tri-Series, going down to Ireland by 1 run via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in Dublin on Monday.
Despite stuttering to an under-par score, the Caribbean side gave a valiant attempt at defense before a decisive burst of showers.
Shawnisha Hector (2/21) removed both Alana Dalzell (0) and Arlene Kelly (1) in the first over, leaving Ireland three for two to hand West Indies a dream start in their defense of 142.
Skipper Orla Prendergast, however, found a partner in Rebecca Stokell, and the pair dictated Ireland’s recovery as they finished the powerplay without further loss on 49 for two.
The introduction of Qiana Joseph into the attack then saw Windies forcing their way back into the contest. The orthodox bowler put an end to the 57-run (48 balls) partnership, accounting for Stokell (12) in the ninth with Ireland 60 for three.
Shimron Hetmyer has been included in West Indies’ 15-member squad for their three-match One-Day International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled for June 3-8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica.
With Hetmyer set to join the team ahead of the third and final encounter, Cricket West Indies revealed that the 29-year-old has been drafted in to help the Caribbean side push for automatic qualification to the 2027 50-Over World Cup, following “his impressive performances during the recent ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.”
A dream day of execution: Windies batters come good while seamers get early wickets
West Indies 199 for 6 (Glasgow 42, Matthews 40; Rameen 2-27) beat Pakistan 174 for 8 (Riaz 37, Fatima 27; Henry 2-13) by 25 runs
The West Indies earned a second win in their ongoing Women’s International tri-series, defeating Pakistan by 25 runs at the Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin on Friday. In a refreshing change, Windies produced a well-rounded batting display to set Pakistan 200 runs to win before their bowlers made exceptional use of the new ball, setting up a deserved win.
Although early wickets have been a rare commodity for West Indian seamers in recent times, they picked up three in four overs to leave Pakistan climbing uphill in an already high chase.
Opening the bowling, Shawnisha Hector nicked off Gull Feroza (4) with the last ball of the first over. Chinelle Henry, in the meantime, delivered a match-winning spell of 2 for 13 from the other end.
The 30-year-old removed Muneeba Ali (2) in the second before accounting for Ayesha Zafar (7) in the fourth, restricting Pakistan to 28 for three.
Despite finishing the powerplay 52 for four, Pakistan scored at a healthy rate of 8.6 rpo through the middle overs, thanks in part to top-scorer Aliya Riaz’s 28-ball 37. Jahzara Claxton brought an end to Riaz’s fighting hand at 139 for seven in the 17th.
Windies use nine bowlers to start final stretch of World Cup preparation
West Indies 104 for 2 (Matthews 82*, Taylor 10*; Canning 2-16) beat Ireland 103 all out (Prendergast 25, Paul 21; Joseph 3-8) by 8 wickets
The West Indies began their Women’s International tri-series involving Pakistan and Ireland by defeating the hosts by 8 wickets in the opener in Dublin on Thursday.
Hayley Matthews dictated the chase of 104. The Windies captain was majestic in a signature knock, smashing 82 unbeaten runs from 44 balls, seeing the Caribbean side to victory at 104 for two.
Matthews cleared the ropes three times while carving 11 boundaries as West Indies raced home with 51 deliveries to spare.
Deandra Dottin (3) and Qiana Joseph (6) both fell cheaply to Ava Canning (2/16) with Windies 35 for two in the sixth over before Stafanie Taylor (10*) joined Matthews, and the pair shared in a 37-ball 69-run unbroken stand to seal the win.
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the 15-member squad selected to compete at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales from June 5 to July 5.
CWI, in a media release, revealed that "the squad was selected following extensive evaluation by the selection panel and team management unit, with careful consideration given to the tactical and technical requirements for impactful and consistent performances in English conditions."
"Building on months of preparation and analysis, significant emphasis was placed on assembling a group capable of maintaining aggressive scoring rates throughout the innings, adapting to both seam and spin bowling, and executing consistently under pressure in varying conditions across England and Wales," the statement continued.
West Indies Women’s Squad for Tri-nation Series & ICC World Cup
