Stafanie Taylor's 106 Fires West Indies Women to Victory
West Indies Women have won by 6 wickets. Ireland Women batted first and posted 241/7 in 50 overs. West Indies Women chased down 242 in just 38.5 overs.
Amy Hunter was the standout in the first innings, scoring 67 off 87 balls (SR 77). 7 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 29 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Stafanie Taylor anchored the innings with 106 off 105 balls. It was a measured knock that kept West Indies Women on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Deandra Dottin delivered figures of 2/15 in 5 overs (Econ 3.0). A tidy spell that kept the pressure on throughout.
WI-W lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
106* off 105 balls (SR 101), 14 fours, 2 sixes
2/15 in 5 overs (Econ: 3.00)
100 off 94 balls (SR 106), 14 fours, 2 sixes
Verdict
West Indies Women showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Ireland Women will rue missed opportunities — a 6 wickets deficit could have been avoided with sharper execution in the key moments. WI-W lead the series 2-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.