Stafanie Taylor's 105 Fires West Indies Women to Victory
West Indies Women have won by 64 runs. West Indies Women batted first and posted 257/10 in 50 overs. Ireland Women, chasing 258, fell short at 193/10 in 43.1 overs.
Stafanie Taylor was the standout in the first innings, scoring 105 off 113 balls (SR 93). 10 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 26 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Gaby Lewis fought hard with 50 off 59 balls, but it was not enough to haul Ireland Women over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Karishma Ramharack delivered figures of 3/33 in 6.1 overs (Econ 5.4). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
WI-W lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 50 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
105 off 113 balls (SR 93), 10 fours, 0 sixes
3/33 in 6.1 overs (Econ: 5.35)
50 off 59 balls (SR 85), 7 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
West Indies Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ireland Women came up short by 64 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. WI-W lead the series 3-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.