Matthews, Taylor evade a series white-wash
In response, the Carribean team were rocked by double strikes from Jess Kerr, which reduced them to a score of 10/2. However, the team's key players, Matthews and Stafanie Taylor resurrected the innings and provided stability.
Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor led the way for West Indies (PC: Twitter)
The duo added 81 runs for the third wicket, before Matthews departed for 40 off 70 balls in the 24th over. Soon, Taylor was retired hurt, while batting on 51* off 89 balls.
The impactful contribution of 27* off 34 balls from Aaliyah Alleyne helped the Caribbean team to win the game and avoid a series white-wash.
Brief Scores:
New Zealand Women- 168/10 (48.1)
Lauren Down 53 (78), Amelia Kerr 30 (56);
Hayley Matthews 2/23, Karishma Ramharack 2/28
West Indies Women- 169/6 (43.4)
Stafanie Taylor 51* (89), Hayley Matthews 40 (70);
Jess Kerr 3/29, Brooke Halliday 1/16
Result: West Indies Women won by 4 wickets
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