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In the exciting third and final Women’s ODI, part of the ICC Championship, between Pakistan Women and West Indies Women at the Nat✤ional Stadium, it was the visitors who emerged victorious, .
Hayley Matthews shines with a spectacular century
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, West Indies Women set a formidable total of 278/6 in their allotted 50 overs. The highlight of their innings was an outstanding century by , who scored 141 runs off 149 deliveries, anchoring the innings with 19 boundaries. Contributions from Shemaine Campbelle (38) and Stafanie Taylor (47) bolstered their total.
Disciplined bowling keep Pakistan batters at bay
Pakistan Women, in response, struggled to keep up with the required run rate, eventually being bowled out for 190 runs in 47.5 overs. Despite efforts from Muneeba Ali (38) and Aliya Riaz (36), they fell short of the target. Matthews🌳 continued her brilliance with the ball as well, taking 2 crucial wickets🐭 for 26 runs in her 8 overs.
The West Indies bowlers maintained a disciplined line and length throughout the innings, restricting Pakistan Women and ultimately securing a comprehensive victory. Shamilia Connell, Matthews, and Stafanie Taylor were the pic🌟k of the bowlers, each claiming 2 wicket🉐s.
Matthews bags top honours
In recognition of her exceptional all-round performance, Matthews was awarded the Player of the Match. She was also adjudged Player of the Series. The West Indies skipper finished the 3-match leg as the leading run-scorer (325 runs) and joint highest wicket-taker with Nida Dar (6 wickets).
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Hayley Matthews' hundred leads West Indies to a comprehensive 3-0 series win 👏 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
Congrats to who has again brought up another 💯. In fact 141 (149), she jusꦿt keeps going big and dominating in these bi-lateral series.
— Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93)
Hayley Matthews hits her 6th century, leading the team with a stellar pe🌜rformance! 🌟🏏
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— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket)
October 2023
Hayley Matthews became the FIRST woman with two 90+ scores in the same T20I series.
— scored 99* & 132 vs AUSApril 2024
Hayley Matthews becomes the FIRST woman with two 140+ scores in the same ODI series.
— scored 140* & 141 v PAK— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
West Indies win the third and final ODI of the series by 88 runs⛦. |
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB)
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
Hayley Matthews' hundred leads West Indies to a comprehensive 3-0 series win 👏
— Furqan Mangrio (@furqanmangrio64)
An excellent al🍒l-round display from skipper Hayley Matthews helps West Indies sweep 𒁃the WODI series 💪
— Zeeshan (Shani) (@ShaniInfluncer)
Her second century of the series ✅
Her new ODI high score ✅Hayley Matthews is at the peak of her game 💪
— Ashish kumar (@ashuisbad)
🌟⭐️💫 In fine form 🏏👌🏼 A 6th ODI century 💯
Congratulations 🥳🎉🎊
— WIPA (@wiplayers)
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