In the decisive third ODI of the series between West Indian Women and Bangladeshi womenThe home team showed a dominant performance and took the match and the series 2-1.
West Indies restrict Bangladesh for 118
Bangladesh elected to bat first after winning the toss, but struggled against a disciplined West Indies bowling attack. The visiting team was bowled out for just 118 runs in 43.5 overs.
Key contributions with the bat came from Sharmin Akhter (37 off 58, 5 fours) and Sobhana Mostary (25 off 62, 2 fours). However, the rest of the batting line-up faltered with seven players failing to reach double figures.
The West Indies bowlers shone, with Karishma Ramharack delivering a stellar performance, claiming 4 wickets for just 12 runs in 6.5 overs. She was well supported by Zaida James, who took 2/15, and Hayley Matthews, who bowled a tight run of 1/19 in her 10 overs.
West Indies batsmen finish chase in 27.3 overs
Chasing a modest target of 119, West Indies were in control throughout the innings. Openers Hayley Matthews (22 off 33, 3 fours) and Qiana Joseph (39 off 66, 5 fours) provided a steady start.
Deandra Dottin finished the game in style with a spirited 33 off just 19 balls, which included 4 fours and 2 sixes, leading her team to victory in just 27.3 overs with eight wickets in hand.
The Bangladesh bowlers worked hard, with Marufa Akter (1/39) and Nahida Akter (1/25) picking up a wicket each, but they could not contain the confident West Indies batsmen.
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Player of the match
Karishma was awarded Player of the Match for her exceptional bowling spell that broke the backbone of the Bangladesh batting line-up.
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Series Summary
- 1st ODI: West Indies Women won by 9 wickets
- 2nd ODI: Bangladesh Women level the series with a 60-run win
- 3rd ODI: West Indies Women sealed the series with a resounding 8-wicket win.
The West Indies women demonstrated resilience and quality cricket to emerge victorious from the series. The Bangladesh women, despite their flashes of brilliance, were unable to capitalize on key moments.
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