West Indies Women registered a second straight win in the Women’s Tri-series in Ireland, backing up their victory over the hosts on May 28 with a 25-run triumph over Pakistan on May 29. After Hayley Matthews provided a fast start, the finishing power in the closing overs—especially from Chinelle Henry and Jannillea Glasgow—helped West Indies post a near-200 total. Pakistan, despite a late push that took them to 174/8, fell short of the target of 200.
Key takeaways
- West Indies Women won consecutive matches in the Ireland tri-series, defeating Pakistan by 25 runs.
- Hayley Matthews struck 40 off 20 balls, including nine fours, to set the momentum early for her side.
- Chinelle Henry made an unbeaten 33 off 17 in the latter stages, while Jannillea Glasgow top-scored with 42 off 25.
- Pakistan slipped to 28/3 early, losing three wickets within the first four overs.
- Aliya Riaz (37 off 28) and Fatima Sana (27 off 14) kept Pakistan’s chase alive, but West Indies maintained control.
West Indies build towards a challenging total
West Indies began decisively after winning the toss and putting runs on the board. Matthews played the most dominant hand in the powerplay, accelerating to a quickfire 40 off 20 deliveries with nine boundaries. Once Matthews departed, Stafanie Taylor carried the initiative briefly, but she was dismissed for 39, leaving West Indies to consolidate rather than surge uncontested.
In the final overs, West Indies found their finishing rhythm. Henry and Glasgow launched Pakistan’s bowling attack into difficult territory, pushing the innings to 199/6 in 20 overs—one short of the 200-run mark. Henry stayed unbeaten on 33 from 17 balls, while Glasgow delivered the biggest score for her team with 42 off 25 balls, including the kind of momentum swings that often decide T20 chases.
Pakistan chase falls short despite late resistance
Chasing 200 is always a steep task, and Pakistan’s reply never fully got into a comfortable groove. They lost three wickets during the first four overs, and the early damage proved decisive. Henry struck in the second over, removing Muneeba Ali after Gull Feroza had already departed in the opening phase of the chase.
Henry then struck again, dismissing Ayesha Zafar to leave Pakistan reeling at 28/3. Even so, Pakistan continued to search for a path back. Saira Jabeen provided a brief revival, striking 30 from 19 balls, while Rameen Shamim and Iram Javed started positively but failed to build meaningful scores.
Down the order, Aliya Riaz and Fatima Sana took charge in the latter half of the innings. Riaz hit 37 off 28 deliveries, and Sana added a sharp cameo of 27 off just 14 balls. Despite this late surge, West Indies held their nerve, finishing the match with Pakistan restricted to 174/8 in their 20 overs.
Brief scores
West Indies Women 199/6 (20 overs): Jannillea Glasgow 42, Hayley Matthews 40; Rameen Shamim 2-27. Pakistan Women 174/8 (20 overs): Aliya Riaz 37; Chinelle Henry 2-13, Shawnisha Hector 2-21. West Indies Women won by 25 runs.
