The decider, the 2nd One-Day International (ODI), of the 3-match bilateral series between West Indies and Ireland, is scheduled to be played at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia, on the 28th of June, 2023, and commences at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Led by captain Hayley Matthews’ impressive century of 103 runs, supported by half-centuries from Stafanie Taylor (55) and Chinelle Henry (53), the Windies set a formidable total of 297 on the scoreboard. Ireland’s Cara Murray picked up three wickets for her team.
In response, Gaby Lewis top-scored with 83 for Ireland, while Orla Prendergast (37) and Laura Delany (40) made valuable contributions to keep their team in the game. However, a subsequent batting collapse resulted in quick wickets for Ireland, ultimately finishing with a score of 239/9. Matthews’ three wickets helped the Windies secure a convincing 58-run victory.
Squads:
West Indies – Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (VC), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Chinelle Henry, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shunelle Sawh, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams
Ireland – Laura Delany (C), Ava Canning, Georgina Dempsey, Amy Hunter, Arlene Kelly, Gaby Lewis, Louise Little, Sophie MacMahon, Aimee Maguire, Cara Murray, Leah Paul, Orla Prendergast, Eimear Richardson, Rebecca Stokell, Mary Waldron
Players to watch out:
Stafanie Taylor
The 32-year-old all-rounder in 149 ODIs has scored 5422 runs at an average of 44.08 and struck 153 wickets at an economy rate of 3.53. Taylor has had a good start to the international season with a fine 69-ball 55 in the series opener, while didn’t have a bowl.
Qiana Joseph
The 22-year-old spinner, in ODIs, in 6 innings has been handy contributing 38 runs, however, has been good with the ball scalping 9 wickets in as many bowling outings. Qiana in the opener, didn’t have a bat, while with the ball produced figures of 2/53.
Gaby Lewis
The 31-year-old all-rounder, in ODIs, in 31 outings has piled on 837 runs, including the highest of 93*, while has contributed with the ball as well, bagging 10 wickets in 16 innings. Gaby had a near-perfect start to the scoring top-scoring with a 102-ball 83.
Cara Murray
The 22-year-old leg-spinner, in ODIs, in 16 outings with the ball has been brilliant bagging 23 wickets at an economy rate of 6.66 and the best of 5/39. Cara had a brilliant start to her campaign producing figures of 3/60.
Pitch:
The Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, in St. Lucia, dishes a good batting deck and has got an average score in the 250s. However, it poses a formidable challenge for batters during the middle overs, especially against spinners.
Weather:
With thundershowers on the radar, there is a high probability of rain interruptions during the game. The temperature is expected to hover around 29°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 80%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Gaby Lewis, Sophie MacMahon, Hayley Matthews, Laura Delany, Chinelle Henry, Orla Prendergast, Afy Fletcher, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray
Match details:
Date – June 28, 2023
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St. Lucia
Broadcast – All games of the series will be live streamed on Windies YouTube Channel, Flow Sports, FanCode, BT Sport, ESPN, SuperSport, and Sky New Zealand.
