Taylor played a key role in the match, scoring 47 runs off 19 balls, which included four boundaries and three sixes, leading the West Indies to a total of 153.
Scotland started their chase well with openers Darcey Carter and Fraser attacking the West Indian bowlers. Carter hit three boundaries in the second over to signal their aggressive intent.
As the game began to tilt, Matthews used her experience to dismiss Fraser with a well-placed delivery, shifting momentum back to the West Indies. Fraser’s wicket triggered a collapse, as Scotland fell from 51/1 to 74/5.
Despite the wickets falling, Carter maintained her composure, scoring a solid half-century and partnering with Ailsa Lister to add 63 runs for the sixth wicket, keeping Scotland in contention. In the 18th over, Matthews bowled Dottin, who struggled with her performance, allowing Carter to take advantage of her form.
With 22 runs needed off the last two overs, Matthews handed the ball to Alleyne, who made an immediate impact. Carter was dismissed on the first ball of the over, and Alleyne later took the wickets of Lister and Kirstie Gordon, sealing Scotland’s fate.
Scotland needed 17 runs in the last over, but managed only nine, resulting in their first defeat of the tournament.
Top run-scorer of the Match
|
Player |
Team |
Runs |
Balls |
Fours |
Sixes |
Strike Rate |
|
Darcey Carter |
Scotland Women |
59 |
62 |
8 |
0 |
95.16 |
Top wicket-taker of the Match
|
Player |
Team |
Overs |
Maiden |
Runs |
Wickets |
Economy |
|
Hayley Matthews |
West Indies Women |
4 |
0 |
19 |
3 |
4.75 |
Player of the Match
Stafanie Taylor
Taylor’s crucial innings showcased her ability to perform under pressure, helping the West Indies set a defendable target.
Turning Point
The game shifted with Taylor’s quick-fire 47, which shifted the momentum, followed by Fraser’s wicket in the sixth over, leading to Scotland’s collapse.
What did the captains say:
Winning Captain, Hayley Matthews (West Indies women):
“It was a very close game, and I’m glad we came through. They bowled well, creating pressure. Taylor stepped up at a crucial time, and we realized spin was effective. Dottin felt the weight of the situation, but it was good to see the team rally around her.”
Losing Captain, Kathryn Bryce (Scotland women):
“We would have taken chasing 150 at the start. We let it slip towards the end. Our openers did well, but we struggled to maintain our momentum. This loss is tough, but it shows how much we care about the game.”