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Windies defend 199 in 25-run win over Pakistan as batters fire in Women’s tri-series

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:34:32 GMT

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.

Matthews’ 82*, clinical bowlers help Windies dominate Ireland for winning start to tri-series

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:35:21 GMT

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.

No surprises in Matthews-led West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup squad

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:31:01 GMT

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

Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry (vc), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

Hayley Matthews: It Would Be Great to Lift the Trophy Again After 10 Years

Wed, 27 May 2026 13:58:59 GMT

A column by West Indies captain Hayley Matthews for the ICC:

Failing to qualify for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup last year hit us hard. Everyone who was there certainly felt it, and we don’t want to go through a feeling like that again.

Now we are back at a competition we reached the semi-finals in two years ago, and we have belief. We have matured from the experience of missing out and while we still retain the sting of that recent disappointment, it is matched by the excitement of attending an international showcase and the glow of a decade-old triumph.

I definitely think that when you look at our team and how players have grown, like Chinelle Henry and some of the other youngsters that we have within the group that are able to make an impact in certain points of the game, I definitely feel that we have a stronger team than we did then.

It's about us showing up, having our plans in order and being really prepared. Once we do that, we have a good chance of progressing well.

Alzarri Joseph: It Hurts Having to Watch on TV, Unable to Help My Teammates

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:28:47 GMT

For ten months, the game moved on without him, but with this summer’s home series fast approaching, fast bowler Alzarri Joseph is ready to lace up his bowling shoes and once again represent the senior men’s team.

Joseph was ruled out of competitive action for the latter part of 2025 due to a lower back injury. However, just 72 hours after rejoining his teammates, the 29-year-old is already showing signs of settling back in following his lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Eager to make his return to international cricket, the pacer has stepped up his preparation during the ongoing high-performance white-ball camp at Coolidge Cricket Ground as he works his way back into selection contention.

“It feels good, obviously had a bit of a layoff through injury so it’s good to be back playing and playing with the squad,” Joseph shared. “It’s been good, a bit challenging but good because I feel a bit stronger, feel a little bit fitter so I think I’m going well so far.”

Alzarri Joseph

T&T end 20-year drought for Regional 4-Day title with 141-run win over Guyana

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:52:02 GMT

Red Force 260 & 267 (Lewis 122, Jangoo 48; Permaul 4-14) beat Harpy Eagles 247 & 139 (Anderson 41, Savory 24; Hinds 3-20) by 141 runs

The Trinidad and Tobago Red Force have returned to the summit of regional red-ball cricket for the first time since 2006, dethroning three-time defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles in the final of the West Indies Championship on Wednesday.

Four captivating days of cricket culminated in the Red Force seamers dismantling the Harpy Eagles to earn an authoritative 141-run victory at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

With three full sessions available to get 280 runs on a pitch showing minimal deterioration, the Harpy Eagles would have fancied their chances of claiming a fourth successive title. To do so, however, they needed to see off the very obvious new-ball threat that is Jayden Seales.

A challenge they failed, as the West Indies pacer helped peg them back with the early wickets of Matthew Nandu (0) and Tevin Imlach (16), on either side of the fall of Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who was bowled by Anderson Phillip for one to leave Guyana 32 for three.

Permaul responds to Lewis’ century with 3 late wickets as T&T build 278-run lead

Tue, 19 May 2026 22:56:33 GMT

Red Force 260 & 265 for 8 (Lewis 122*, Jangoo 48; Permaul 3-13) lead Harpy Eagles 247 all out (Paul 51, van Lange 46, Seales 4-55) by 278 runs

Three late wickets from Veerasammy Permaul pulled the Guyana Harpy Eagles back into the West Indies Championship final against the Trinidad and Tobago Red Force on Tuesday’s penultimate day at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

Evin Lewis’ brilliant unbeaten century had the Red Force pulling ahead in the contest, as the left-hander found different partners with which to forge crucial stands, successfully staving off potential momentum-swinging spells from the Guyanese attack until the final hour of play.

After bowling just seven of the previous 68 overs, captain Tevin Imlach turned to Gudakesh Motie and Permaul as a last resort. Permaul responded with a potential match-winning three-wicket spell of 3 for 13, breaking a 54-run sixth-wicket stand between Evin Lewis and Terrance Hinds before accounting for the attacking Kharry Pierre and Jayden Seales as T&T slipped from 259 for five to 265 for eight.

Seales adds 4-fer to unbeaten 70, handing T&T first-innings honours against Guyana

Mon, 18 May 2026 22:38:29 GMT

Red Force 260 all out (Seales 70*, Pierre 40; Paul 3-28) lead Harpy Eagles 247 all out (Paul 51, van Lange 46, Seales 4-55) by 13 runs

Trinidad and Tobago Red Force bowled valiantly on Day 2 to earn a 13-run first-innings advantage over the defending champions Guyana Harpy Eagles in the Cricket West Indies Championship final at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday.

The Harpy Eagles were dismissed for 245 on the stroke of stumps, responding to the Red Force’s first-innings total of 260 all out. Guyana's innings followed a similar pattern to that of T&T, with the lower-order stepping up after a fragile top-order performance.

Batting 90 minutes in an extended first session, the Harpy Eagles were restricted to 46 for two at the lunch interval, with Jayden Seales accounting for both Tagenarine Chanderpaul (33) and Matthew Nandu (0).

Terrance Hinds (3/46) then claimed the wickets of Kevlon Anderson (9) along with the scalps of Tevin Imlach and Kemol Savory, for identical scores of 17, to tip the game squarely in T&T’s favour with Guyana 93 for five.

Windies Women begin final preparations in Wales ahead of ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:16:39 GMT

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced the arrival of a 16-member contingent of West Indies Women in Newport, Wales for a high-intensity preparatory camp from May 14–23 in the build-up to the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England.

The camp forms a critical phase of the “Maroon Warriors” preparation programme ahead of an important tri-nation T20 series in Ireland featuring the hosts Ireland and Pakistan, which will provide valuable match exposure in conditions similar to those expected at the upcoming global tournament.

The squad will utilise the 10-day camp to sharpen all aspects of their game through technical sessions, tactical planning, match simulations, fitness conditioning, and team-building exercises as they continue preparations for their long-awaited return to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup stage.

West Indies Women Training Camp Participants:

Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shermaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

Guyana, T&T trade punches on enthralling opening day of 4-Day final

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:15:17 GMT

Seales’ unbeaten 63 leads T&T’s fightback from Smith's and Paul’s early spells

Red Force 240 for 9 (Seales 63*, Pierre 40; Smith 3-51) vs Harpy Eagles Yet To Bat

The 2026 Cricket West Indies Championship decider delivered a gripping opening day of action on Sunday, leaving Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago on somewhat equal footing at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda.

Jayden Seales smashed 63 off 71 balls in an unbroken 78-run last-wicket stand with Anderson Phillip (15), rescuing T&T from 162 for nine and leaving them with 240 first-innings runs on the board at the end of play.

The stand between Seales and Phillip was one of high-risk, high-reward, with the pair hitting seven 4s and two 6s between them, including five boundaries from a Shamar Joseph over.