West Indies Women bow out ICC Women's Cricket World Cup after semi-final loss to Australia
WELLINGTON, New Zealand- West Indies Women suffered a 157-run defeat to Australia Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, ending their sensationsal run in the tournament.
In a mist and rain-reduced match of 45 overs, West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first. Alyssa Healy and Rachel Haynes 216-run opening partnership ensured Australia reached their 305/3 total from their allotted overs. Healy smashed seventeen fours and a six on her way to a top score of 129 from 107 deliveries. Haynes added 85 off 100 deliveries, while Beth Mooney finished on 46 not out. Bowling for the West Indies, Chinelle Henry finished with the best figures of 2/51, while Shamilia Connell had 1/45.
Only Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin managed to reach double figures in the West Indies run-chase. Taylor top scored with 48 off 75 deliveries, which included four fours. Dottin 34 from 35 and Matthews 34 from 49, as the West Indies finished on 148 all out in 37 overs. Jess Jonassen had the best bowling figures for Australia with 2/14 followed by Megan Schutt with 1/8.
West Indies Captain, Stafanie Taylor said the team exceeded expectations, "No-one expected us to win the first two games and to be in the semi-finals. I think the way we played throughout the tournament had been really good. We had some downs and that happens but it's about learning and I believe that we are still learning and I'm proud of the way we played. We still have more to go and you'll see us around again."
Match Summary
Australia Women
305/3 (45 overs)
Alyssa Healy 129 Chinelle Henry 9-0-51-2
Rachel Haynes 85 Shamilia Connell 8-0-45-1
West Indies Women
148 all out (37 overs)
Stafanie Taylor 48 Jess Jonassen 5-0-14-2
Deandra Dottin 34 Megan Schutt 4-0-8-1
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FULL SQUAD
- Stafanie Taylor (Captain)
- Anisa Mohammed (Vice Captain)
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Shamilia Connell
- Deandra Dottin
- Afy Fletcher
- Cherry Ann Fraser
- Chinelle Henry
- Kycia Knight
- Hayley Matthews
- Chedean Nation
- Karishma Ramharack
- Shakera Selman
- Rashada Williams
Travelling Reserves
- Kaysia Schultz
- Mandy Mangru
- Jannillea Glasgow
West Indies Women ICC Cricket World Cup Match Schedule
** Date and time in brackets, indicate match times for Caribbean fans due to 17-hour time difference between New Zealand and Caribbean
- February 27: Warm-up Match 1 vs Australia at Lincoln Green, Lincoln, 11am (February 26, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)
- March 1: Warm-up Match 2 vs India at Rangiora Oval, Rangiora, 11am (February 28, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)
- March 4: vs New Zealand at Bay Oval, Tauranga, 2pm (March 3, 9pm Eastern Caribbean Time/ 8pm Jamaica Time)- West Indies Women won by 3 runs
- March 9: vs England at University Oval, Dunedin, 11am (March 8, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)- West Indies Women won by 7 runs
- March 12: vs India at Seddon Park, Hamilton, 2pm (March 11, 9pm Eastern Caribbean Time/ 8pm Jamaica Time)- India won by 155 runs
- March 15: vs Australia at Basin Reserve, Wellington, 11am (March 14, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)- Australia won by 7 wickets
- March 18: vs Bangladesh at Bay Oval, Tauranga, 11am (March 17, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)- West Indies Women won by 4 runs
- March 21: vs Pakistan at Seddon Park, Hamilton, 2pm (March 20, 9pm Eastern Caribbean Time/ 8pm Jamaica Time)- Pakistan Women won by 8 wickets
- March 24: vs South Africa at Basin Reserve, Wellington, 11am (March 23, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)- Match abandoned due to rain
- March 30: Semi-final 1 vs Australia at Basin Reserve, Wellington, 11am (March 29, 6pm Eastern Caribbean Time/5pm Jamaica Time)- Australia won by 157 runs
- April 3: Final at Hagley Oval, Christchurch