In the 13th match of Group B at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024/25, West Indies Women secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh Women. This crucial win pushed them to the top of the group standings and kept their semi-final hopes alive.

Bangladesh Innings:

Choosing to bat first, Bangladesh Women faced early challenges from a disciplined West Indies bowling lineup. Their innings lacked momentum, with only captain Nigar Sultana showing some resistance. She played a composed knock, scoring 39 runs off 44 deliveries, attempting to stabilize the innings after early setbacks.

However, Bangladesh collapsed midway, losing six wickets for just 27 runs. The middle order couldn’t recover from the pressure, and the team was restricted to a modest total. The standout bowling performance came from the West Indies spinner Karishma Ramharack, who broke the backbone of the Bangladeshi batting lineup with a remarkable four-wicket haul.

Despite a few late runs, Bangladesh could only manage 103 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs—far from a defendable total against a power-packed West Indies batting unit.

West Indies Innings:

Chasing a target of 104, West Indies Women came out with an aggressive approach. Captain Hayley Matthews gave the innings an electric start with a quickfire 34 off 22 balls, setting the tone for a comfortable chase. She was well supported by Stafanie Taylor, who contributed a steady 27 before having to retire hurt.

Shemaine Campbelle added a composed 21, and the finishing touches were provided by Deandra Dottin, who remained unbeaten on 19 off just 7 balls. West Indies cruised to the target in just 12.5 overs, finishing at 104 for 2.

Key Performances:

• Karishma Ramharack: Claimed four crucial wickets, turning the match in West Indies’ favor early.

• Hayley Matthews: Played a captain’s knock to lead the chase with flair.

• Nigar Sultana: Top-scored for Bangladesh and tried to anchor the innings.

Match Impact:

The emphatic win improved West Indies’ net run rate and boosted team morale heading into their next matches. With two wins in three games, they now stand as strong contenders in their group. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has lost two consecutive games, putting their campaign in jeopardy.

West Indies demonstrated excellent balance in all departments—clinical bowling, strong fielding, and confident batting. Bangladesh will need to regroup quickly, assess their weaknesses, and come back stronger in their remaining fixtures to stay in the tournament.

The match was a clear reflection of West Indies Women’s intent and form, and their fans will be hoping they can carry this momentum into the knockout stages.

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