West Indies Women Thrash Bangladesh in 1st ODI

Matthews’ Heroics Lead WI to a Dominant Victory

The West Indies Women began their 3-match ODI series against Bangladesh Women with a commanding 9-wicket victory in the 1st ODI on January 19, 2025. The contest, held in St. Lucia, showcased Hayley Matthews’ brilliance with both bat and ball as she led her team to a resounding win.

Match Summary

Bangladesh Innings:
Opting to bat first, Bangladesh got off to a solid start, with openers Sharmin Akhter (42 off 70 balls) and Murshida Khatun (40 off 53 balls) laying a steady foundation. At 115/2 in the 31st over, they looked poised for a bigger total, but Hayley Matthews (2/41) and Deandra Dottin (3/40) dismantled the middle order. The lack of momentum saw Bangladesh restricted to 198/9 in their 50 overs. Sobhana Mostary’s quick 24 (20 balls) added some flair at the end, but it wasn’t enough to challenge the hosts.

Bowling Standouts for WI:

Deandra Dottin: 10-0-40-3
Hayley Matthews: 10-0-41-2

West Indies Chase:
Hayley Matthews was the star of the chase, smashing an unbeaten 104 off 93 balls, including 16 boundaries. Her opening partner Qiana Joseph provided explosive support with 70 off 79 balls, featuring 4 sixes. Together, they stitched a massive 163-run opening stand that effectively sealed the match. Despite losing Joseph, the West Indies completed the chase in just 31.4 overs.

Batting Highlights for WI:

Hayley Matthews: 104* (93)
Qiana Joseph: 70 (79)

Bowling Struggles for Bangladesh:
The visiting bowlers failed to create pressure. Rabeya picked the solitary wicket, conceding 38 runs in her 7.4 overs, while others struggled with control and consistency.

Key Moments

Bangladesh’s Collapse: From a steady 115/2, they lost 7 wickets for just 83 runs due to a mix of poor shot selection and disciplined bowling.
Matthews’ All-round Show: She not only picked crucial wickets but followed it with a sublime century, proving her mettle as one of the best in the women’s game.
Joseph’s Explosiveness: Her six-hitting against the spinners ensured the chase never slowed down, complementing Matthews’ consistency.

Brief Scores:

Bangladesh Women: 198/9 (50 overs)
- Sharmin Akhter 42, Murshida Khatun 40
- Deandra Dottin 3/40, Hayley Matthews 2/41
West Indies Women: 202/1 (31.4 overs)
- Hayley Matthews 104*, Qiana Joseph 70
- Rabeya 1/38

What’s Next?

With a 1-0 lead, West Indies Women will look to seal the series in the 2nd ODI. Bangladesh Women must regroup quickly, especially focusing on their middle-order batting and bowling plans to stay alive in the series.

Stay tuned for more updates on the series!