WI-W vs SCO-W Match 8 Results

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.