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Matthews’ Early Burst and Taylor’s Calm Seal Third Straight Win for West Indies

West Indies now sit level with England for Group 2 points, making qualification more dependent on net run rate.

Overview

  • West Indies beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in Bristol after chasing 99, finishing 99-5 in 16.1 overs.
  • Captain Hayley Matthews opened the match with a match-turning spell of 3-15, taking her wickets in the first three overs to help bowl Sri Lanka out for 98.
  • The chase stalled at 70-5 before veteran Stafanie Taylor anchored the recovery with an unbeaten 27 from 25 balls to guide the team home.
  • Sri Lanka conceded 23 extras and produced key fielding moments, including a direct-hit run-out of Matthews, factors that shaped the low-scoring game.
  • The win leaves West Indies unbeaten with three Group 2 victories and level on six points with England, while the result eliminates winless Ireland from semi-final contention and sets up a decisive West IndiesEngland meeting.