Matthews mellows in frustration of series that didn’t go to plan
THERE was a clear sense of frustration in Hayley Matthews’ body language and tone of voice yesterday after her side were comprehensively beaten in the third One Day International against Australia. Reflecting on the series as a whole, Matthews said that her nation had to find a way for a more even batting contribution. “Quite […]
Bowling masterclass ensures easy Aussie win
A BOWLING masterclass from the Australians has helped them win their third One Day International against the West Indies by eight wickets to take the three-match series 2-0. It was the Australian bowlers who led the way, which made the job for the batters that much easier. In conditions that could not be more vastly […]
Rain ultimately kills the fun in Melbourne
RAIN ultimately proved to be the killer factor in the second One Day International between Australia and the West Indies, with the match ultimately abandoned after only 25 and a half overs. The Australians were in a strong position and had the West Indies reeling at 8/107, but another rain delay thwarted any push to […]
Standings get a shake up at the World Cup
DAY 10 at the T20 World Cup 2023 saw some of the standings get a real shake up as the group stage of the tournament nears its end. Windies defeat Pakistan in thriller The West Indies have defeated Pakistan by only three runs in an absolute nail biter. The West Indies only made 6/116 from […]
Excellent English continue winning ways
THE English success train just keeps on rolling, this time defeating the West Indies by 17 runs. Excellent batting innings from Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight, and a wonderful bowling performance by Charlie Dean all helped set up the win. Batting first, the English got off to a fast start, going at about eight runs […]
Change of format does not bring change of fortunes in the Caribbean
THEY may have changed formats, but that did not improve things for the West Indies as they lost to England again, this time by eight wickets. Batting first, the West Indies did not make things any easier for themselves, posting a very unintimidating target of 7/105 from their 20 overs. After losing their first wicket […]
Joyful Jones performance sees England go two up
A MASTERFUL innings from Player of the Match Amy Jones and equally masterful bowling from Lauren Bell has seen England take a handy two games to nil lead over the West Indies in their One-Day series. Choosing to bat first, the English got off to a fairly solid start, posting a 42-run opening stand between […]
England win series opener as Sciver smacks and Wyatt whacks
A STELLAR performance with the bat from Natalie Sciver and Danni Wyatt and with the ball from Charlie Dean has seen England race away to a comfortable first up win against the West Indies. After being sent in to bat, the English got off to a strong start, going at about a run a ball […]
