Captain Stafanie Taylor hit a brilliant 105 not out to hand West Indies Women a five-wicket win against Pakistan Women in the first of five One-Day Internationals (ODI) at Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. During Taylor’s sixth ODI century, she smashed 11 fours and two sixes in her brilliant knock.
Taylor hit a 33-run partnership with Kycia Knight, before a 46-run stand with Deandra Dottin (nine off 17) in which Taylor played the leading role. Her Jamaican teammate, Chedean Nation provided good support with a 39-ball 23 before Britney Cooper smashed three boundaries in her 17 not out off 21 to help West Indies cross the line with 13 balls spare.
Sadia was the standout bowler for Pakistan with two for 47. Her 10 overs included two maidens. Earlier, Pakistan reached 205-9 after Taylor opted to bowl after winning the toss, thanks to Nida Dar’s 55 off 71. The all-rounder stitched crucial partnerships of 22 and 32 with Omaima Sohail and Aliya Riaz, respectively, to rescue her side from 99 for three.
The West Indies captain took 3-29 from her 10 overs. Anisa Mohammed’s off-spin was instrumental in providing the host’s breakthroughs at the crucial junctures. Shamilia Connell and Shakera Selman picked up a wicket each.
The second match is set for Friday, July 9 from 9:30h.