Taylor half-century can't inspire Women

Sydney, Australia - Stafanie Taylor's half-century couldn't inspire the West Indies Women to victory in the first Twenty20 International against Australia Women at North Sydney Oval.

Anisa Mohammed and Hayley Matthews shared six wickets evenly but couldn't stop from the Aussie Women from overhauling West Indies Women's 113. Jess Jonassen top scored for the hosts with 46 while Captain Meg Lanning made 24 as Australia Women for to 117/6 in 18.5 overs.

Mohammed took 3-25 while Matthews had 3-26. Their bowling efforts required a larger it would seem. The Windies Women posted 113/7 from their 20 overs. Opener Stafanie Taylor struck 52, hammering four boundaries and a six. Deandra Dottin was also attacking in her approach, scoring 24 runs from 25 balls.

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