West Indies women’s captain, Hayley Matthews, described their recent victory against the reigning world cup champion, Australia, as “special.”
The match saw Matthews delivering a stellar performance, leading her team to an astounding 7-wicket victory, marking their first win on their tour of Australia.
Matthews’ phenomenal innings of 132 from 62 balls propelled West Indies to their highest T20 chase in women’s cricket.
This victory is expected to provide a significant morale boost for the team as they approach the upcoming matches.
Batting alongside the experienced Stefanie Taylor, who contributed 59 runs, Matthews highlighted the unwavering belief within the team that they could overcome the challenging total set by Australia.
As the number one women’s all-rounder and ranked 5th in the world, Matthews credited her recent experiences in various competitions around the world for the development of her game.
Despite this remarkable win, Matthews emphasized that the team would reflect on their performance, similar to their approach after the first game, and strive for further improvement in the series decider on Thursday.