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Taylor and Alleyne Hold Off Scotland as West Indies Win by Seven Runs

The result shows how a late batting rescue and decisive death-over bowling can swing short group-stage tables.

West Indies made it two in two at the Women’s T20 World Cup, edging past Scotland in a close encounter at Leeds. Here’s how the Women’s T20WC points tables look after the game.
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Overview

  • West Indies posted 153 for 6 after Stafanie Taylor revived a faltering innings with an unbeaten 47 off 19 balls to add late momentum.
  • Scotland mounted a strong chase led by Darcey Carter, who top-scored with 59 while battling cramp and surviving earlier dropped chances.
  • Aaliyah Alleyne turned the match in the 19th over by taking three wickets, including Carter, which precipitated Scotland's late collapse to 146 for 8.
  • The seven-run win at Headingley gives West Indies valuable group points in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup and keeps their progression hopes intact.
  • The match highlighted rising competitiveness from lower-ranked sides and featured veteran storylines such as Deandra Dottin's 150th T20I and Taylor's return from injury, issues that could shape selection and results in the group stage.