West Indies Beat Bangladesh by 8 Wickets, Keep Semi-Final Hopes Alive

In a crucial Group B clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on October 10, 2024, West Indies Women secured a commanding eight-wicket win over Bangladesh Women, chasing down a target of 104 in just 12.5 overs. Karishma Ramharack’s brilliant spell of 4 for 17 and Hayley Matthews‘ quick 34 off 22 balls ensured that West Indies remain in contention for the semi-finals.

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Ramharack’s Magic with the Ball

Ramharack played a pivotal role in Bangladesh’s collapse, removing both openers early and finishing with four wickets. Her disciplined off-spin dismantled Bangladesh’s middle order, preventing them from building partnerships.

Bangladesh’s Struggles with the Bat

Despite a fighting 39 from captain Nigar Sultana, Bangladesh could only muster 103/8, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Their chances of advancing to the semi-finals now hang by a thread after suffering their second defeat in three matches.

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Matthews Shines in the Chase

West Indies’ chase was dominated by Hayley Matthews, who punished Bangladesh’s bowlers during the powerplay. She stitched a solid 52-run opening stand with Stafanie Taylor before falling to Marufa Akter. Deandra Dottin finished the game in style with a quickfire 19 off 7 balls. West Indies’ win takes them to the top of Group B, keeping their semi-final hopes alive.

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In a crucial Group B clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on October 10, 2024, West Indies Women secured a commanding eight-wicket win over Bangladesh Women, chasing down a target of 104 in just 12.5 overs. Karishma Ramharack's brilliant spell of 4 for 17 and Hayley Matthews' quick 34 off 22 balls ensured that West Indies remain in contention for the semi-finals.

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Ramharack's Magic with the Ball

Ramharack played a pivotal role in Bangladesh's collapse, removing both openers early and finishing with four wickets. Her disciplined off-spin dismantled Bangladesh's middle order, preventing them from building partnerships.

Bangladesh's Struggles with the Bat

Despite a fighting 39 from captain Nigar Sultana, Bangladesh could only muster 103/8, with wickets falling at regular intervals. Their chances of advancing to the semi-finals now hang by a thread after suffering their second defeat in three matches.

Matthews Shines in the Chase

West Indies' chase was dominated by Hayley Matthews, who punished Bangladesh's bowlers during the powerplay. She stitched a solid 52-run opening stand with Stafanie Taylor before falling to Marufa Akter. Deandra Dottin finished the game in style with a quickfire 19 off 7 balls. West Indies' win takes them to the top of Group B, keeping their semi-final hopes alive.

Stay updated with all the cricketing action, and follow Cricadium on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, and Instagram.