The West Indies showcased a dominant bowling performance, restricting Sri Lanka to a mere 98 runs in 19.4 overs during their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group B match in Bristol. Opting to field first, West Indies’ captain Hayley Matthews led the charge with a fierce opening spell that dismantled Sri Lanka’s top order, setting the stage for a challenging innings for the Asian team.
Matthews made an impact early on, claiming key wickets including Vishmi Gunaratne and Chamari Athapaththu, as Sri Lanka stumbled to 9/3 within three overs, struggling to recover. Despite some resistance from Imesha Dulani and Kavisha Dilhari, the West Indies bowlers, notably Chinelle Henry and Aaliyah Alleyne, continued to break partnerships and maintain control over the game.
Sri Lanka’s hopes of a comeback were further dashed as the West Indies bowlers, supported by Matthews and Karishma Ramharack, kept the pressure on, preventing any significant partnerships from forming. With a target of 99 runs for victory, West Indies now stand in a strong position in the tournament, aiming for a spot in the semifinals.
