SYDNEY, Australia- Hayley Matthews led the West Indies Women's cricket team to a record-breaking victory by orchestrating the highest run chase in women's T20 international history. Matthews, who scored a stunning 132 runs off just 64 balls, stood out as one of the most memorable performers in the history of the game. The sensational innings helped the West Indies chase down an imposing target, leading to a seven-wicket win.
The West Indies Women's team set a new benchmark with a score of 213-3, securing the win with just one ball left, bringing the series to a tie at 1-1. Fans at North Sydney Oval witnessed a treat, as a combined total of 425 runs were scored in a single day, making it a match for the ages.
However, it wasn't just Matthews' batting prowess that stood out. Earlier in the day, she showcased her bowling skills by clinching three wickets. Her all-round brilliance was recognized, earning her the Player of the Match accolade for an incredible seventh consecutive time.
LONG-SERVING WEST Indies pacer, Kemar Roach heaped praise on the player management system of Surrey after the English county club were confirmed Division 1 first-class champions for the second year running.
The 35-year-old Barbadian took 26 wickets – the fifth highest for the club – at 26.26 runs apiece in the eight matches he played this season, and he said he looked forward to another opportunity to play for the club in the future.
“I love this club,” he said during a video interview appearing on the club’s website. “Obviously, I love the atmosphere. I love the people around the club. I think they do a fantastic job.
“The system, as I have said many times, it’s an amazing system, and there’s no reason why we shouldn’t win every year.
M relieved we didn't submit a last-minute bid for next year's Twenty20 (T20) World Cup. One needs to be a sports business-oriented nation that understands the value of hosting major sports events and can plan, execute, and account for the economic, sporting and political objectives set. We are not yet that nation.
Late deliberation
That serious deliberations took place only now, knowing we were hosting for the past five years, exposes our shortcomings. Planning should have started long ago, guided by government policy, with a team assembled to prepare the business case, develop measurable objectives, gather empirical data. We have Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Minister Olivia Grange with the rare distinction of actual portfolio subject matter expertise.
Stephen Price, Flow's CEO, successfully executed the Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007 record-setting commercial programme. Michael Hall delivered flawless cricket operations across the Caribbean. Robert Bryan headed the Jamaica Local Organising Committee and ran the 2010 T20 World Cup. Dave Cameron is a past Cricket West Indies (CWI) president and ICC board member. Don Wehby, CEO of Grace Kennedy, is a recent CWI director; he might have insight into how our private sector could exploit the 30 million cricket fans in the United States, putting aside the two billion viewers worldwide. Maybe this tiny US cricket niche, with US$1.6 trillion in spending power, has a place in our export future.
SYDNEY, Australia- In a riveting display of talent and skill, Hayley Matthews scored a blazing 99 not out off just 74 deliveries in the 1st T20 International at the North Sydney Oval. However, her lone effort couldn't save the day for the West Indies Women, who were defeated by 8 wickets.
Matthews took the opposition bowlers to the cleaners, hitting boundaries at will, and missing her well-deserved century by a whisker. Her innings was adorned with 12 fours and 4 sixes, making it one of the most memorable performances of her career.
The West Indies, riding on Matthews' brilliance, posted a defendable total of 147/3 in their 20 overs. However, the opposition seemed unfazed by the challenge and chased down the target in 13.2 overs, losing only two wickets in the process, to finish the game on 149/2. Skipper Alyssa Healy scored 56 off 29 while Tahlia McGrath finished on 60 not out from 32 deliveries to guide the home team to the opening win.
West Indies T20 sensation, Nicholas Pooran, was unveiled as the Durban's Super Giants wildcard pick ahead of the SA20 auction that took place in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
This will be Pooran's first time playing the tournament and he will represent the same owners he plays for in the Indian Premier League.
The 27-year old delivered a recent reminder of his capabilities with a 51-ball hundred at the Caribbean Premier League where his team, Trinbago Knight Riders, was part of the final.
