Hayley Matthews led the way with an unbeaten 66 that carried West Indies past Ireland’s total of 137 with one ball to spare and ended Ireland’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals
Hayley Matthews leads West Indies home with one ball to sparePhotograph: Jan Kruger-ICC/ICC/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Jan Kruger-ICC/ICC/Getty ImagesHayley Matthews’ unbeaten half-century knocked Ireland out of the T20 World Cup as West Indies secured a six-wicket victory in Cape Town.
Karishma Ramharack then struck twice in the 16th over, dismissing Lewis and Louise Little before Afy Fletcher picked up two wickets in an over, getting Laura Delany and Arlene Kelly out and Ireland were reduced to 137 for nine. A cameo of 34 from Chinelle Henry helped as the match ran down to the wire with Windies needing six runs from the final over. Matthews smashed a four to win the game with a ball to spare, for a fine knock of 66 runs off 53 balls.
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