Women’s T20 World Cup: West Indies stun defending champions New Zealand as Shemaine Campbelle hits 90* – INews Guyana

While West Indies rode their luck, New Zealand scuppered their chances by spilling about seven catches, letting go of three stumping opportunities and sloppy ground fielding.

After West Indies elected to field, Aaliyah Alleyne turned in a star performance, claiming 4/27 in her four overs. She not only gave West Indies the breakthrough by dismissing Georgia Plimmer, but followed it up with key scalps of Amelia Kerr and Isabella Gaze in her next over.

The four-wicket haul was her best in T20Is.

Gaze had given New Zealand the early impetus, with a brisk 39 off 29. However, every time the defending champions looked like settling in the contest, West Indies responded with wickets. Later on, Brooke Halliday (40) and Maddy Green (35 not out) made sure New Zealand posted a healthy 162 on the board.

A lot rested on captain Hayley Matthews’ shoulders as West Indies walked out for the chase. She stamped her authority with back-to-back fours. However, a misunderstanding while running between the wickets saw Qiana Joseph run out early.