Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took 3 wickets as West Indies women beat Ireland by nine wickets in the first ODI. Ireland posted 269, with Amy Hunter scoring 96, but Matthews' century led WI to victory.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews criticized the "unfair" global cricket funding after their T20 World Cup semi-final loss to Australia. Matthews highlighted the widening gap due to investment, contrasting West Indies' limited resources with Australia's robust programs. Australia won convincingly, advancing to the final.
West Indies captain Hayley Matthews states her team is embracing their underdog status against Australia in the T20 World Cup semi-final at The Oval, aiming to play fearlessly despite Australia's dominant tournament performance.
Women's T20 cricket has seen a dramatic increase in scoring rates, with 150 runs now considered a competitive benchmark, up from 120-130 previously. This surge is attributed to the natural progression of the game, influenced heavily by the rise of franchise leagues like the WBBL, WPL, and others, which have changed batting habits and encouraged aggressive play.
