betvisa loginFans go wild as Hayley Matthews guides West Indies to a series-leveling win over India in 2nd Women’s T20I

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Smriti Mandhanaꦅ guides India to a comp꧋etitive total
Hayley Matthews le꧙ads the chase w♕ith stunning batting display
Here is how fans reacted

In an exciting game at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, West Indies displayed a stellar all-round performance to secure a comprehensive 9-wicket victory over India in the 2nd Women’s T20I. The victory also allowed the visitors to level the series, setting the stage for an exciting deci🗹der.

Smriti Mandhana guides India to a competitive total

After losing the toss, India were s⛄ent in to bat and managed to post a total of 159/9 in their 20 overs. Stand-in captain led the charge with a brilliant knock of 62 runs off 41 balls, laced with 9 boundaries and a six. Despite her efforts, the Indian innings lacked stability in the middle order.

Richa Ghosh provided late fireworks, scoring a quickfire 32 off just 17 balls, including six boundaries. Contributions from Deepti Sharma (17 off 15) and Saima Thakor (6 off 4) helped India post a competitive score. However, disciplined bowling from Deandra Dottin, who picked up 2/14 in her four overs, and Afy Fletcher, who also claimed𝓰 two scalps, restricted the Indian batters from cutting loose.

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Hayley Matthews leads the chase with stunning batting display

Chasing 160, West Indies came out with intent, spearheaded by a scintillating innings from skipper . The all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 85 off just 47 balls, striking 17 boundaries in an innings of pure class a🍸nd aggression.

Hayley found able support from opener Qiana Joseph, who contributed 38 off 22 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, ensuring the chase was on track. Shemaine Campbelle added a steady 29 not o📖ut off 26 balls to seal t🐭he game in just 15.4 overs.

India’s bowling unit struggled to find breakthroughs, with Saima Thakor being the lone wicket-taker, finishing ⛦with 1/28 in her three overs. The rest of the bowlers proved ineffective against the West Indies’ commanding batting display. West Indies Women emerged victorious by 9 wickets, thanks to their skipper Hayley’s outstanding performance. She was adjudged the Player of the Match for her matc🧜h-winning knock and valuable contribution with the ball (2/36).

Here is how fans reacted:

A captain's knock from Hayley Matthews helped West Indies tie the series against India 💪 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)

Excellent win by vs India. That looked like unprecedented levels of aggression with the bat, blended with competence. Impressive to see Qiana Joseph add more offside shots to her game in these last two innings. ꦕDeandra Dottin back is a huge asset. Hayley Mathews 👸.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)

This Hayley Matthews is a class act. Delig♎htful footwork v spin.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12)

Most boundaries hit in a successful women's T20I run chase:
25 Hayley Matthews (WI) – 20×4, 5×6 v AUS 2023
20 Danni Wyatt-Hodge (ENG) – 15×4, 5×6 v IND, 2018
17 Karen Rolton (AUS) – 16×4, 1×6 v ENG, 2005
17 Hayley Matthews (WI) – 17×4 v IND, today 👈
— Sugu (@MegHPK07)

England suffered from ꦐlack of backup plans against Qiana Joseph & Hayley Matthews in WC. Aus suffered from some ordinary bowling and below-par fielding against in-form Matthews in 2023. Today was another addition to the "What not to do when Matthews is batting 💙101" guide.
— Kalyani Mangale (@MangaleKalyani)

Most boundaries hit in a successful women's T20I run chase:
25 Hayley Matthews (WI) – 20×4, 5×6 v AUS 2023
20 Danni Wyatt-Hodge (ENG) – 15×4, 5×6 v IND, 2018
17 Karen Rolton (AUS) – 16×4, 1×6 v ENG, 2005
17 Hayley Matthews (WI) – 17×4 v IND, today 👈
— hypocaust (@_hypocaust)

Hayley Matthews is currently the best player in women's cricket by a fair margin. Unlike our queens, she has amazing grit and determination to win. Top athelete. Super fit.
— Doordarshi (@Doordarshi420)