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Saturday, Dec 7, 2024

WI-W vs SCO-W Ball by Ball Commentary

99/8(20.0 ov)
101/4(11.4 ov)
West Indies Women beat Scotland Women by 6 wickets

Commentary

4:59 PM IST Right then, that brings this exciting clash to a close, where the West Indies Women triumphed over Scotland Women, securing their first victory of the tournament and making it to the top of the table in Group B! Looking ahead, the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup rolls on with match number 9 in Group B, as England Women prepare to face South Africa Women. Both teams are riding high, eager to extend their winning streaks. This thrilling encounter is set for Monday, October 7th, with the first ball at 2 pm GMT. But you can join us early for all the pre-match buildup. Until next time, take care and goodbye!
4:59 PM IST Hayley Matthews, the winning skipper is in for a chat. She expressed full confidence in her team's performance, highlighting their success in restricting Scotland to just 99. She commended Qiana Joseph for her positive approach and praised Deandra Dottin for finishing the game strongly. Matthews noted that the team bowled well, limiting boundary opportunities. She emphasized the importance of securing their position and focusing on improving their net run rate. Looking ahead, she mentioned their next match against Bangladesh, stating that a win there, followed by a victory against England, could secure their spot in the Semi-Finals.
4:53 PM IST Kathryn Bryce, the skipper of Scotland Women says that it was a great performance in the field and they played well to have a chance but it was always going to be a big task considering the depth in West Indian batting. Adds that they will have to make the most of those half chances that come their way going forward. Talks about the batting and says it was tricky out there and it was hard to find boundaries and 120 runs could have been a good total on this pitch. Mentions that she wants to give the youngsters their time and it is a big learning curve for them as a team.
4:51 PM IST Chinelle Henry is the Player of the Match for her all-round brilliance. Henry emphasized the importance of giving the team a strong start with the new ball, highlighting their focus on backing themselves and trusting their skills. She acknowledged that batting was challenging but credited the team's confidence and execution for their success. She also praised Qiana Joseph for the crucial role she played in stabilizing the innings.
4:50 PM IST It's time for the Presentation Ceremony...
4:49 PM IST Earlier in the game, after opting to bat first, Scotland Women faced early setbacks, losing both openers cheaply. However, Kathryn Bryce and Ailsa Lister stepped up to steady the ship, forging a crucial 46-run partnership to calm the nerves. Just as Scotland seemed to regain control, Afy Fletcher returned to the attack and triggered a dramatic collapse in the middle order. Her brilliant spell dismantled Scotland's resistance, as they lost 6 wickets for just 40 runs, ultimately being restricted to a modest total of 99. Despite a lacklustre fielding effort, West Indies Women clawed their way back into the contest, with Fletcher being the standout performer, claiming 3 vital wickets.
4:48 PM IST From there, it was all about Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry, who launched a counterattack to remind everyone of the firepower their side possesses. The duo put together an unbeaten 42-run partnership, swiftly wrapping up the game and leaving no room for doubt. Their aggressive stand not only secured a comfortable victory but also gave West Indies a much-needed boost in net run rate, catapulting them to the top of the Group B table.
4:44 PM IST Chasing a modest target of 100, West Indies Women faced the dilemma of whether to play cautiously or go on the offensive to capitalize on the low total and boost their net run rate. The chase got off to a shaky start as Stafanie Taylor was dismissed in the very first over by a superb delivery from Rachel Slater, putting West Indies slightly on the back foot. However, Qiana Joseph quickly countered by taking the aggressive route, easing any early nerves, while Hayley Matthews adopted a more cautious approach. Just when things seemed to be settling for West Indies, Priyanaz Chatterji entered the attack and made an immediate impact by dismissing Hayley. This triggered a mini-collapse, with West Indies losing two more wickets in quick succession, suddenly giving Scotland a glimmer of hope as the door seemed to open for a potential comeback.
4:42 PM IST West Indies Women have secured their first win of the tournament, adding two crucial points to their tally. What felt like a straightforward chase turned into a bit of a rollercoaster, but the West Indies managed to navigate the twists and turns to come out on top. They wrap up the game with 6 wickets and more than 8 overs to spare, giving their net run rate a significant boost, something that could prove decisive as the tournament progresses.
End of over 11.417 runs
WI-W: 101/4CRR: 8.66
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11.4

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, 6 runs

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SIX! THIS GOES ALL THE WAY! Deandra Dottin finishes things off in style. It is floated and full, on middle. Deandra Dottin gets low and slogs it over mid-wicket for a biggie. West Indies Women win the match by 6 wickets.

4
11.3

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, 4 runs

FOUR! Nicely played. It is pitched up, around middle. Deandra Dottin prods and reverse-hits it behind point for a boundary. Wonderful stroke. Deandra Dottin wants to finish things off early.

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11.2

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, 6 runs

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SIX! BANG! It is tossed up, full and on off. Deandra Dottin dances down the track and smokes it down the park for a maximum.

1
11.1

Abtaha Maqsood to Chinelle Henry, 1 run

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Full ball, on middle and leg. Henry uses his feet and knocks it down to long on for one.

End of over 1111 runs
WI-W: 84/4CRR: 7.64RRR: 1.77
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10.6

Kathryn Bryce to Deandra Dottin, 2 runs

Full and on off, Deandra Dottin reverse sweeps it behind square and gets a couple more runs. The equation is now down to just 16 off 54 balls.

1
10.5

Kathryn Bryce to Chinelle Henry, 1 run

Full and on middle, Chinelle Henry knocks it around for a single.

4
10.4

Kathryn Bryce to Chinelle Henry, 4 runs

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries and the target is now down to just 19 runs! Kathryn Bryce drags the length back and keeps it on off, Chinelle Henry opens the bat face and guides it past short third for four more.

4
10.3

Kathryn Bryce to Chinelle Henry, 4 runs

FOUR! Crunched through! Kathryn Bryce keeps it full and on off again, Chinelle Henry takes a step out and crisps her drive to the left of mid off for a boundary.

0
10.2

Kathryn Bryce to Chinelle Henry, no run

Honing in data the stumps, on a fuller length, Chinelle Henry eases it out to mid off.

0
10.1

Kathryn Bryce to Chinelle Henry, no run

Full and on off, Chinelle Henry drives it straight to cover.

4:31 PM IST Drinks break! This game has seen its fair share of twists and turns, but with those crucial big hits in the 9th over, West Indies Women seem to have regained control. Now needing just 27 runs from 60 balls, they are in a comfortable position. However, Scotland Women have bowled well throughout and will need to believe that a wicket or two could swing the momentum back in their favour.
End of over 102 runs
WI-W: 73/4CRR: 7.30RRR: 2.70
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9.6

Abtaha Maqsood to Chinelle Henry, 1 run

A single now. It is on middle and leg. Henry clips it to mid-wicket for one.

0
9.5

Abtaha Maqsood to Chinelle Henry, no run

A googly, around off. Henry blocks it out solidly.

1
9.4

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, 1 run

Flatter one, on the pads. Dottin tucks it to square leg for one.

0
9.3

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, no run

Very full, on the stumps. Dottin defends it out watchfully.

0
9.2

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, no run

It is full, around off. Dottin pushes it to extra covers.

0
9.1

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, no run

Loopy ball, outside off. Dottin gets an inside edge on the deck.

End of over 912 runs
WI-W: 71/4CRR: 7.89RRR: 2.63
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8.6

Olivia Bell to Chinelle Henry, 6 runs

SIX! High and handsome. It is tossed up, full and on off. Henry gets a hold of it and smokes it down the park for a huge hit. West Indies Women need 29 more runs off 66 balls.

1
8.5

Olivia Bell to Deandra Dottin, 1 run

Darted, on the pads. Dottin flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

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8.4

Olivia Bell to Deandra Dottin, 4 runs

FOUR! Up and over. Deandra Dottin now takinng the charge. It is tossed up, around off. Dottin lofts it hard over mid off for a fine boundary.

1
8.3

Olivia Bell to Chinelle Henry, 1 run

On the pads, Henry flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

4:25 PM IST Chinelle Henry walks out to bat next.
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8.2

Olivia Bell to Qiana Joseph, no run

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OUT! CAUGHT! An outstanding catch by Priyanaz Chatterji. Olivia Bell picks up her second of the night. This one though is a huge wicket as she gets rid of Qiana Joseph, the set batter. It is flighted and full, on middle. Qiana Joseph gets low and goes for the slog sweep. It catches the top-edge, and balloons towards short fine. Priyanaz Chatterji runs in, dives in front and takes a sharp catch.

0
8.1

Olivia Bell to Qiana Joseph, no run

Flatter one, angled in around off. Joseph defends it back to the bowler.

End of over 89 runs
WI-W: 59/3CRR: 7.38RRR: 3.41
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7.6

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, 2 runs

Full ball, on middle and leg. Deandra Dottin sweeps it to deep square leg. The batters take two as there is protection in the deep.

0
7.5

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, no run

Flatter one, on middle and leg. Dottin eases it to mid on.

0
7.4

Abtaha Maqsood to Deandra Dottin, no run

Tossed up, outside off. It grips and turns away. Dottin goes back and works it to point.

1
7.3

Abtaha Maqsood to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

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A low full toss, on middle. Qiana Joseph knocks it towards mid on for one.

4
7.2

Abtaha Maqsood to Qiana Joseph, 4 runs

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FOUR! Nicely played. It is a full toss, on the bodyline. Qiana Joseph bends her knee and slogs it behind square on the leg side for four runs.

2
7.1

Abtaha Maqsood to Qiana Joseph, 2 runs

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Loopy delivery, around off. Joseph gets under it and lofts it down towards long on. It lands short of the fielder. The batters take two runs.

End of over 74 runs
WI-W: 50/3CRR: 7.14RRR: 3.84
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6.6

Olivia Bell to Deandra Dottin, no run

Flatter one, around off. Dottin prods and blocks it back to the bowler. A successful over from Bell comes to end.

2
6.5

Olivia Bell to Deandra Dottin, 2 runs

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Slower through the air, outside off. Dottin goes for the drive, but it catches the outside edge and runs down to deep third for two runs. 50 is up for West Indies Women.

4:18 PM IST Deandra Dottin walks out to bat next for West Indies Women!
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6.4

Olivia Bell to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, no run

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! West Indies Women lose their third. Scotland Women continue to find timely breakthrough, to keep them in this contest. A couple more wickets and there could certainly be a twist in the tale. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Shemaine Alteia Campbelle dances down the track and drives it uppishly back towards the bowler. Olivia Bell gets low and takes a sharp catch on her follow-through after multiple juggling efforts.

1
6.3

Olivia Bell to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

Darted on the pads. Joseph clips it to square leg for a single.

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6.2

Olivia Bell to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, 1 run

Shemaine Alteia Campbelle uses her feet this time and lofts it down to long off for a run.

0
6.1

Olivia Bell to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, no run

Quicker one, full and on off. Campbelle blocks it out solidly.

End of over 616 runs
WI-W: 46/2CRR: 7.67RRR: 3.85
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5.6

Priyanaz Chatterji to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, 1 run

Short ball, on the pads. Campbelle clips it to mid-wicket for one.

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5.6

Priyanaz Chatterji to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, 5 runs

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FIVE WIDES! A length ball, around middle, swinging down leg. Campbelle tries to tickle it down to fine leg but misses to get any bat on it. The ball sneaks past the wicket-keeper and rushes away to the boundary. These extras are surely spoiling this over.

1
5.6

Priyanaz Chatterji to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, 1 run

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WIDE! Priyanaz Chatterji dishes it full, but way down the leg side. The umpire extends her arm.

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5.5

Priyanaz Chatterji to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

A length ball, around the pads. Joseph clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

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5.4

Priyanaz Chatterji to Qiana Joseph, 4 runs

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FOUR! Smacked. Qiana Joseph continues to grow in her innings. It is short, outside off. Qiana Joseph goes back and cuts it powerfully through covers for a cracking boundary.

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5.4

Priyanaz Chatterji to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, 2 runs

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TWO WIDES! Fuller one, sliding down leg. The keeper gets a glove on it but the batters still manage to steal a single here.

0
5.3

Priyanaz Chatterji to Shemaine Alteia Campbelle, no run

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A length ball, outside off. Shemaine Alteia Campbelle pushes it into the off side for no run.

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5.2

Priyanaz Chatterji to Hayley Matthews, no run

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OUT! CAUGHT! Priyanaz Chatterji strikes instantly and makes a huge impact. It is fuller in length and on off. Hayley Matthews goes back and looks to loft it over the bowler's head but hits it in front of mid on. Kathryn Bryce rushes in, dives in front and gathers it sharply. Scotland Women manage to get rid of both the openers in the Powerplay!

4:10 PM IST Shemaine Alteia Campbelle walks out to bat at number 4 for West Indies Women!
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5.2

Priyanaz Chatterji to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

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WIDE! Priyanaz Chatterji errs in her line this time. It is sprayed down the leg side. Wide given.

1
5.1

Priyanaz Chatterji to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

LEG BYE! A length ball, sliding down leg. Joseph tries to flick it away but misses. The ball runs down to fine leg off the pads. They cross for a leg bye.

End of over 52 runs
WI-W: 30/1CRR: 6.00RRR: 4.66
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4.6

Olivia Bell to Hayley Matthews, 2 runs

Keeps it full and on off, Hayley Matthews drives it to deep point for a couple of runs to end the over.

0
4.5

Olivia Bell to Hayley Matthews, no run

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Five dots on the trot! This is fuller and on middle, Hayley Matthews back away and hits it to cover.

0
4.4

Olivia Bell to Hayley Matthews, no run

Fuller and on off, Hayley Matthews punches it to cover.

0
4.3

Olivia Bell to Hayley Matthews, no run

Fired in quicker and fuller, just outside off, Hayley Matthews looks to cut but misses.

0
4.2

Olivia Bell to Hayley Matthews, no run

Chipped up but short! Bell gives the ball some more air and keeps it full, on off, Hayley Matthews looks to tuck it across and closes the bat face a bit too soon. Gets a leading edge that falls well short of the bowler to her left.

0
4.1

Olivia Bell to Hayley Matthews, no run

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Starts from over the wicket and darts it full, on off, Hayley Matthews stabs it down the deck.

4:04 PM IST Change. Olivia Bell comes into the attack now. She replaces Rachel Slater.
End of over 49 runs
WI-W: 28/1CRR: 7.00RRR: 4.50
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3.6

Kathryn Bryce to Qiana Joseph, 4 runs

FOUR! Qiana Joseph has taken the aggressive approach and it is certainly paying off well for West Indies Women! Too full, on middle and off, Joseph clears her front leg and tonks it over mid on for a boundary.

1
3.5

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

On a length, on off, Hayley Matthews knocks it to deep cover for a single.

0
3.4

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, no run

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Full and just outside off, Hayley Matthews punches it to cover.

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3.3

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, no run

Fuller and on off, Hayley Matthews leans on and drives it to mid off.

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3.2

Kathryn Bryce to Qiana Joseph, 3 runs

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Angling away, outside off, on a length, Qiana Joseph looks for a lofted drive but gets a thick outside edge to deep third for three runs.

1
3.1

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

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Shaping in, from outside off, on a good length, Hayley Matthews cuts it to deep point for a single.

End of over 311 runs
WI-W: 19/1CRR: 6.33RRR: 4.76
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2.6

Rachel Slater to Qiana Joseph, 2 runs

Full and angling across the batter, on off, Qiana Joseph slices it over covers for a couple more runs.

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2.5

Rachel Slater to Qiana Joseph, 6 runs

SIX! BANG! That will help the cause! Pitched up, on off, Qiana Joseph frees her arms and clubs it over mid on for a biggie.

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2.4

Rachel Slater to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

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Full and attacking the stumps, Hayley Matthews flicks it to dee mid-wicket for one.

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2.3

Rachel Slater to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

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Full and on middle, Qiana Joseph lofts it straight over the bowler's head for a single.

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2.2

Rachel Slater to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

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A slight mix-up but no damage done! Too full and on off, Hayley Matthews cuts it through point and gets a single. Qiana Joseph looks for the second but is sent back in time. A better throw from the fielder could have made things interesting.

0
2.1

Rachel Slater to Hayley Matthews, no run

Attacks the stumps, on a fuller length, Hayley Matthews flicks it to mid-wicket.

End of over 22 runs
WI-W: 8/1CRR: 4.00RRR: 5.11
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1.6

Kathryn Bryce to Qiana Joseph, no run

On a good length, outside off, Qiana Joseph look to cut it square on off but misses.

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1.5

Kathryn Bryce to Qiana Joseph, no run

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A hint f away shape on that one, on a good length and outside off, Qiana Joseph is beaten on the outside edge trying to play at it with a straight bat.

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1.4

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

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Continues to keep it full, on off, Hayley Matthews drives it through point for a single.

0
1.3

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, no run

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Full and on middle and off, Hayley Matthews blocks it down the deck.

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1.2

Kathryn Bryce to Hayley Matthews, no run

Full and on off, Hayley Matthews drives it to mid off.

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1.1

Kathryn Bryce to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

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DROPPED! Bryce goes full and keeps it away, outside off, Qiana Joseph drives it uppishly to the right of mid off where the fielder attempts to grab it with both hands on the move but misses and spills it out. The batters cross!

3:53 PM IST Kathryn Bryce to share the new ball attack.
End of over 16 runs
WI-W: 6/1CRR: 6.00RRR: 4.94
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0.6

Rachel Slater to Hayley Matthews, no run

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Full and outside off, Hayley Matthews looks for a drive away from her body but misses.

1
0.5

Rachel Slater to Qiana Joseph, 1 run

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Full and on off, Qiana Joseph drives it to cover for a single and gets off the mark.

3:51 PM IST Qiana Joseph walks in next.
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0.4

Rachel Slater to Stafanie Taylor, no run

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OUT! TIMBER! Rachel Slater strikes in the very first over and this is just what Scotland Women would have hoped for trying to defend a small total! Slater bowls it on a nagging length, on off and gets the ball to skids through the surface. Stafanie Taylor is caught in the crease and she looks to push at it with hard hands. Gets an inside edge that goes back to rattle the off stump.

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0.3

Rachel Slater to Stafanie Taylor, 4 runs

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FOUR! Beats the gap and gets a boundary! On a fuller length, on off, Stafanie Taylor slightly opens the bat face and forces the push. Gets a thick outside edge past short third. The fielder from backward point gives it a chase but the ball has enough on it to clear the fence despite a good dive.

0
0.2

Rachel Slater to Stafanie Taylor, no run

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On a shorter length, on middle and off, Stafanie Taylor pushes it to mid off..

1
0.1

Rachel Slater to Hayley Matthews, 1 run

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West Indies Women and Hayley Matthews are underway! Rachel Slater comes from over the wicket and charges in at the stumps, on a fuller length, Hayley Matthews with soft hands nudges it through backward point for a single.

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Match Details

Venue
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Toss
Scotland Women, elected to bat
Series
ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024
Series Period
03 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2024
Match Day
06 Oct 2024 - D/N (20 - over match)
Umpires
Kim Cotton (NZ), Sue Redfern (ENG) and Nimali Perera (SL)
Match Referee
GS Lakshmi (IND)
Streaming Platform
Hotstar
Broadcasting Platform
Star Sports