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Brathwaite, Claxton star as Windies seal series against Zimbabwe

2026-10-05T14:29:18Z

West Indies lead the 3-match series, 2-0

West Indies 108 for 2 (Biza 35, Ndhlovu 25; Jahzara Claxton 3-14) beat Zimbabwe 106 for 7 (Brathwaite 57, Grimmond 23*; Christine Mutasa 1-15) by 8 wickets

Eboni Brathwaite’s 23-ball 57 helped the West Indies chase 107 in 55 deliveries to claim an eight-wicket win in their second Women’s T20I against Zimbabwe on Monday. The result also gives the Caribbean side a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Brathwaite hit six maximums, two of which came in Nomvelo Sibanda’s 16-run opening over, setting the tone for the visitors' chase. The fall of Jahzara Claxton (4) in the third did not deter Brathwaite, who took Nyasha Gwanzura for three consecutive maximums to begin the fourth, followed by a boundary.

The 17-year-old brought up her maiden T20I fifty in 20 deliveries, the fastest by a West Indian woman. When Brathwaite departed with the penultimate delivery of the powerplay, the West Indies required 38 runs from 84 balls.

Eboni Brathwaite (Zimbabwe Cricket)

‘Always had faith in our batters’—Hope after Windies’ record chase

2026-10-03T23:55:15Z

Hope led from the front with 162 not out, his 21st ODI hundred

West Indies 352 for 5 (Hope 162*, Jangoo 67; Naman 1-33) beat India 351 for 7 (Rahul 129*, Rohit 92, Seales 3-62) by 5 wickets

West Indies captain Shai Hope says he was confident at the halfway stage of the third One-Day International against India on Saturday, knowing the required 352 meant his team would need to complete their highest successful chase in the format to win.

“Honestly, in India you always feel you can chase any score down,” Hope began. “The conditions tend to get a little bit better for batting. It's a lot wetter; dew comes into play, and the ball tends to come off of the bat a lot nicer. We always had faith in our batters to get the job done.”

After being on the end of consecutive crushing defeats, Hope hit a masterful unbeaten 162, helping the Caribbean side to better their previous record chase—328 against Ireland in 2019—by a significant margin. They did so without the availability of Jewell Andrew and Vitel Lawes.

Andrew was taken to the hospital for an X-ray after sustaining a blow to his finger while taking the catch which dismissed Naman Dhir. Lawes was forced off the field after bowling just five overs.

Shai Hope (BCCI)

Dehring hints at staff salary reductions, says it’s not just players ‘feeling the pinch’

2026-10-02T15:24:19Z

Following Cricket West Indies’ announcement that contracted players will lose 25% of their annual retainer contracts, CEO Chris Dehring reiterated that every operational cost of the organisation is being evaluated.

In CWI’s stakeholder address, issued on their YouTube channel on September 24, where the changes were first disclosed, Dehring hinted at potential salary reductions for their staff in a “strive to improve operating efficiency."

“Every expense line item of Cricket West Indies operations is also being actively reviewed and reduced,” Dehring said at the time. He expounded on the complication days later in an interview with Cricinfo.

“Obviously, concerning the staff, we have labour laws, contracts, etc., given that they're unionised. So we have to go through certain processes, including consultations with the union in Antigua, which we have had. But there is no expense line item untouched.

Chris Dehring alongside The Hon. Gaston Browne and Dr. Kishore Shallow

Ravi Rampaul: Chasing 400 in 43 overs is not right

2026-10-01T14:57:13Z

India coach Gautam Gambhir says, 'This is not cricket.'

West Indies bowling coach Ravi Rampaul voiced concerns regarding the playing conditions at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium after India overhauled his side’s 405 to complete the second-highest run-chase in One-Day Internationals in Guwahati on Wednesday.

In his post-match comments, Rampaul credited the hosts, saying it “was a good batting performance by the Indian team… on a very good batting-friendly pitch.” He was also quick to admit his bowlers “weren't consistent enough.”

The former Windies seamer was, however, adamant that “400 runs, chased down in 43 overs, is not right.”

“Flat pitches are everywhere now, but this is flat and more like a batting track because they allow nothing for the spinners, nothing for the fast bowlers,” Rampaul said. “Obviously, who scores more runs wins the game, and it's tough for bowlers coming into these conditions.”

John Campbell (BCCI)

Windies fall to Gill masterclass in Guwahati run-fest

2026-09-30T17:01:21Z

India complete second-highest run-chase in ODI history

India 406 for 2 (Gill 223*, Rohit 101; Joseph 1-52) beat West Indies 405 for 7 (Jangoo 114, Hope 104, Campbell 101; Kuldeep 2-65) by 8 wickets

On a day they produced three centurions and scored 405—their highest ODI total—the West Indies were outclassed by India, suffering an 8-wicket defeat which gives the hosts a winning 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

The Barsapara Stadium produced 811 runs and five hundreds on the night, but it was a monster unbeaten double from Indian captain Shubman Gill (223*), along with the century from partner Rohit Sharma, with whom he shared in a match-winning 255-run opening stand, that guided India to victory.

Outside of the three-over period between the second and sixth, where opening bowlers Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph conceded 13 runs in 23 balls, there was no hiccup in the Indian chase.

Shai Hope threw the ball to Vitel Lawes in the 18th over with the score 169 for no loss. The hosts took two overs to assess the young wrist-spinner before applying the same treatment.

Both opportunities Windies missed resulted in Rohit’s survival. A Keemo Paul bouncer flew off Rohit’s bat but fell just short of a diving Lawes at backward point with the score on 79 in the 10th. Then, in a more straightforward chance, Rohit was dropped by Keacy Carty off Lawes with the score on 204.

John Campbell (BCCI)

Windies ride Matthews, Campbelle partnership to series win over Zimbabwe

2026-09-30T15:05:18Z

West Indies 271 for 5 (Matthews 118, 96; Sibanda 2-42) beat Zimbabwe 180 all out (Nkomo 74*, Mugeri-Tiripano 25; Munisar 2-32) by 91 runs

A stellar 118 from Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle’s 96 helped the West Indies seal a 2-1 victory over Zimbabwe in their Women’s ODI series on Wednesday. The visitors navigated their way to 271 for five in a batting effort that was not without difficulty, setting up a 91-run win, which pushed them to third on the 2026 ICC Women's Championship standings on 12 points.

Matthews was unfazed in her 113-ball knock, once again shouldering the innings' responsibility. After losing Realeanna Grimmond, who faced 27 balls for just three runs, Matthews and Campbelle shared in a mammoth 160-run second-wicket stand.

With 18 fours and one maximum, Matthews kept a high tempo until the nineties, only decelerating to ensure she reached her milestone. The century, the 28-year-old’s 14th in the format, was her fourth in six games and her fifth since the start of 2026.

Hayley Matthews and Shemaine Campbelle (Zimbabwe Cricket)

Moeen Ali: Sammy sometimes picks his favourites

2026-09-29T13:37:30Z

“That mindset has to change.”

Former England all-rounder Moeen Ali has delivered a fiercely critical assessment of West Indies’ selection process under Daren Sammy.

While theorising how to help instil a ‘West Indies first’ mindset in the current crop of players in the era of franchise cricket, Ali said a clear performance-oriented selection process would go a long way.

He admitted his evaluation of Windies’ current all-format head coach “might be a bit harsh” but told The Super Over podcast, “I do feel Sammy sometimes picks his favourites and not necessarily the best players that are currently in the West Indies.”

“I think that has to change. Not that you change the coach, but that mindset has to change. You've got to unite everyone first,” Ali continued.

Moeen Ali led the Falcons to the 2026 CPL title (CPL T20)

Pete Russell to step down as CPL CEO

2026-09-28T07:02:25Z

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) has announced that Pete Russell “has decided to step back from his current full-time role as Chief Executive Officer” following the conclusion of the 2026 season.

“I am incredibly proud of CPL's growth and international standing. I believe its greatest achievement is in bringing fans back to cricket across the Caribbean and providing a platform for generations of young West Indian players to showcase their talent, express themselves on a global stage, and pursue their cricketing dreams,” Russell said.

Russell will retain his position until a new CEO is appointed. He was appointed to the role in 2021 but previously served as the league’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) from its inception in 2013.

Pete Russell (CPL T20)

Kohli, Gill out-hundred Greaves as India school Windies

2026-09-27T16:43:48Z

India 300 for 2 (Kohli 139*, Gill 110; Chase 1-64) beat West Indies (Greaves 101, Campbell 62, Amir Jangoo 58*; Kuldeep Yadav 4-40) by 8 wickets

Despite a remarkable century from Justin Greaves, the West Indies were outplayed at the Greenfield Stadium on Sunday, losing to India by 8 wickets with the hosts completing their chase with 50 balls to spare.

While the Caribbean side’s 19-year-old wrist-spinner was watching the action from the dugout, India’s was pulling the innings back with a four-wicket haul. India’s three spinners combined for 127 for four, while Windies’ two were taken for 130 for one.

West Indies failed to find a bowler who could stand up to Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Alzarri Joseph, who tried, conceded 81 from his nine overs with only the wicket of Rohit Sharma (32) to show for his troubles.

Gill (110) and Kohli (139*) notched their individual hundreds while sharing in a century stand for the second wicket. Their 151-run (132 balls) stay at the crease broke the Caribbean bowlers. Gill put on display all his exquisite strokeplay while Kohli once again adopted his new aggressive approach, together taking India to within 71 runs of victory.

Justin Greaves (BCCI)

Windies lose second ODI as Zimbabwe level series

2026-09-27T14:11:35Z

Zimbabwe 140 for 6 (Mupachikwa 38, Ndhlovu 30; Munisar 2-15) beat West Indies 139 all out (Taylor 47, Matthews 26; Gwanzura 4-33) by 4 wickets

On a day when their batting star didn’t shine, the West Indies found not much else by way of breathing room and were suffocated by Zimbabwe’s bowlers, being dismissed for 139, eventually succumbing to a four-wicket loss in the second Women’s One-Day International in Harare.

The result leaves the series in the balance at 1-1, ahead of the decider on Wednesday.

Modester Mupachikwa (38) and Kelis Ndhlovu (30) provided the perfect platform for the Zimbabwe chase. The pair put on 67 cautious runs to keep the Windies opening bowlers at bay.

The hosts then lost three for three, slipping to 70 for three. Aaliyah Alleyne dismissed both openers, while Ashmini Munisar removed Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano for a duck.

Stafanie Taylor (Zimbabwe Cricket)