In a spirited performance at the Grenada National Cricket Stadium, west indies women Produced a commanding run chase to defeat sri lanka women Defeated by six wickets in the third ODI of the series. Although the visiting team had already clinched the series with wins in the first two matches, the hosts responded with pride thanks to a brilliant century from the captain. hayley matthews.
Harshitha Samarawickrama takes Sri Lanka to a competitive score
After winning the toss, Sri Lanka Women chose to bat first, aiming to set a challenging target on a surface that would provide some assistance to the bowlers early on. However, his innings suffered an early blow from the captain Chamari Athapaththu Was out for zero on two balls.
Hasni Perera He played an innings of 27 runs in 34 balls with the help of five fours. Came from the backbone of the Sri Lankan clan Harshita SamarawickramaWho played a patient inning of 70 runs in 112 balls with the help of seven fours. He got useful support from here Kavisha DilhariWho made a valuable contribution of 45 runs in 58 balls to keep the scoreboard ticking in the middle overs.
late cameo from Devami Vihanga (12) and Sugandhika Kumari (6 of 9) helped Sri Lanka reach a respectable score of 217/7 in the allotted 50 overs. For the West Indies, Matthews led the way with the ball as well and delivered an impressive performance with figures of 2 for 33 in 10 overs. Karishma Ramharaik While also took two wickets Afi Fletcher And Ashmini Munisar Added one by one to prevent visitors from posting larger totals.
Hayley Matthews’ masterclass century sets up easy chase
West Indies Women get off to a bad start while chasing 218 to win Kiana Joseph departed early for 2 more shamaine campbell He was out for a duck soon after, putting the hosts under early pressure.
However, Mathews displayed his class and composure by scoring a brilliant 100 off 119 balls. His innings, studded with 13 fours and a six, was a mix of patience and timely aggression. He formed an important partnership with experienced Stephanie TaylorWho contributed 38 runs in 70 balls to stabilize the innings.
Once the foundation has been laid, chenille henry While added valuable 32 runs in 48 balls deandra dotin Provided the final touch by playing a quickfire innings of 24 runs in 29 balls including a sky-scraping six. West Indies scored 218/4 in 46 overs and easily won the match with four overs remaining.
For Sri Lanka, Malki Madara AayiWhile disappointed by taking two wickets Inoka Ranaweera and Athapaththu took one wicket each, but struggled to contain Mathews’ official innings.
Despite the loss in the third ODI, Sri Lanka Women won the three-match series 2–1, winning the first ODI by 10 runs and the second by 14 runs. However, this win will give West Indies Women valuable momentum and confidence heading into the T20I leg of the tour.
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