Hayley Matthews delivered a commanding performance as she led the West Indies women’s team to a decisive victory over India in the second T20 match of the series.
Having won the first game, India was sent in to bat first. The West Indies team bowled and fielded effectively, restricting India to 159 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing a target of 160 for victory, Hayley Matthews and Quiana Joseph put together an impressive opening partnership of 66 runs, aggressively attacking the bowling. Shemaine Campbell then joined Matthews, and together they guided the team to victory without losing another wicket.
– India: 159 for 7 in 20 overs (Mandhana 62, Ghosh 32; Henry, Dottin, Matthews, and Fletcher each took 2 wickets)
– West Indies: 160 for 1 in 15.4 overs (Hayley Matthews 85*, Quiana Joseph 38, Shemaine Campbell 26*)
The West Indies won by 9 wickets.