In a fiery encounter in Southampton on June 13, 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Witnessed a masterclass in batting flexibility. match between group 2 west indies And new zealand The Caribbean team lived up to its pre-match billing and secured a dramatic victory. Chasing a tough target of 163 runs, West Indies pulled off a thrilling 7-wicket win with just one ball remaining thanks to a brilliant unbeaten 90 from the wicketkeeper-batsman. shamaine campbell.
West Indies’ disciplined bowling line-up restricted New Zealand to a strong score
Electing to bat first, New Zealand’s innings was characterized by a fast start and sustained pressure by the West Indies bowlers. isabella gaze Providing the early momentum, he scored 35 off 29 balls including three fours and a six, helping the White Ferns reach 49/1 by the end of the powerplay. However, the momentum changed when Aaliyah Allen Started its decisive phase. Alleyne showed exceptional control to systematically dismantle the top order with impressive figures of 4/27 from his four overs.
New Zealand’s middle order becomes stable brooke holidayThe 44-run contribution was measured and there was a late flurry maddy greenWho remained unbeaten after scoring 35 runs on 22 balls. Despite losing wickets including the captain’s on important occasions Mellie Kerr For just 5, the White Ferns managed to post a challenging score of 162/6. Tested by New Zealand’s aggressive stroke play, the West Indies attack maintained a respectable economy rate, ensuring the target remained within reach on a competitive Southampton pitch.
Shamayne Campbell leads West Indies to dramatic win against New Zealand
Chasing the target, West Indies had a bad start and suffered an early defeat. Kiana JosephBut the partnership between the captain hayley matthews And Campbell provided the stability needed. Mathews played an important anchoring role by scoring 48 runs in 37 balls. once matthews fell jess kerrThe burden of the chase fell entirely on Campbell.
Campbell thrived under pressure and executed an impeccable innings, mixing cautious defense with aggressive hitting. Making an unbeaten 90 off just 62 balls, he crossed the fence eight times and cleared it thrice. His ability to rotate the strike while hitting boundaries kept the required run rate manageable as the game reached its climax.
With 31 runs required from the last three overs, the match reached its climax. deandra dotin (6) Provided brief assistance before collapsing, but Campbell remained calm. Facing a difficult final over, he held his nerve to lead his team to victory with only one ball remaining. This win is an important statement for West Indies in the group stages, fueled by individual performances that will be remembered as one of the best at this year’s tournament.
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