West Indies have been fined 10% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in their first women’s ODI against Australia. Captain Hayley Matthews admitted to the offense, and the ICC imposed the sanction without a formal hearing. The hosts were found to be two overs short of the target, taking time allowances into account.
Reon King, from the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, imposed the sanction. The on-field umpires and match officials charged the West Indies for the slow over-rate. In the first game, Australia defeated West Indies by 103 runs, securing a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Australia’s Beth Mooney scored 65 off 104 balls, anchoring the innings after early wickets put Australia in a vulnerable position. The visitors posted a total of 269/7, with contributions from other players like Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Wareham. Hayley led the West Indies bowling attack by taking three wickets.
Despite a strong start in pursuit of 270, West Indies faltered after Hayley’s dismissal. Australia’s spinners dominated as the hosts were bowled out for 179 in 46 overs. Georgia and Ashleigh Gardner claimed three wickets each, while Alana King took one wicket.
