BRIDGETOWN – The West Indies women cricketers suffered their first defeat in the Tri-Nation Twenty20 International Series when they were beaten by nine runs by New Zealand at Kensington Oval on Sunday night.
Chasing New Zealand’s modest total of 101 for seven, the West Indies were restricted to 92 for eight at the end of their 20 overs.
Openers Stafanie Taylor (24) and Juliana Nero (20) launched the Windies’ bid for a third straight victory by adding 44 runs.
But a double blow by wily leg-spinner Erin Bermingham, with consecutive balls in her last over started the Windies’ demise, while star batter Deandra Dottin was unfortunate to be given out for a first-ball “duck”.
Earlier, wicket-keeper Rachel Priest top-scored for the White Ferns with a breezy 26 off 17 balls, which contained three fours and a six. She also effected three dismissals in the Windies’ innings to earn the Player of the Match award.
Medium pacer Stacy-Ann King and leg-spinner Shaquana Quintyne took two wickets each for 12 and 16 runs, respectively to be the Windies’ most successful bowlers.
Summarized scores: New Zealand 101-8 in 20 overs (Rachel Priest 26, Maddy Green 16, Sophia Devine 13, Suzie Bates 10; Stacy-Ann King 2-12, Shaquana Quintyne 2-16). West Indies 92-8 in 20 overs (Stafanie Taylor 24, Juliana Nero 20, Kyshona Knight 10, Stacy-Ann King 10; Erin Bermingham 2-14, Sian Ruck 2-21, Rachel Candy 2-24). New Zealand won by nine runs. (EZS)
