Saint Lucian cricketers Qiana Joseph and Zaida James starred with the ball on Thursday, May 28, as the West Indies beat Ireland by eight wickets to start their Tri-Nation Women’s T20I Series. The tournament, which also includes Pakistan, began at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin.
After winning the toss, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews chose to field first. The decision paid off, as 21-year-old left-arm spinner James took out both openers in the first four overs. Jahzara Claxton then left the home team at 23-3 by the fifth over.
Ireland fought back to reach 100-7 by the end of the 16th over, but Joseph, another left-arm spinner, tempted Alice Tector out of her crease and had her stumped. Joseph, who is 25, took the last three wickets. She finished with 3-8 from two overs, while James took 2-10 from two overs.
Ireland were bowled out for 103 with 18 balls left. West Indies captain Matthews then took charge. The 28-year-old Barbadian opened with a 23-run partnership alongside Deandra Dottin, who was out for eight. Joseph was dismissed for six. Matthews went on to score her 20th T20I half-century, making 82 from just 44 balls, with 11 fours and three sixes, leading the visitors to victory in only 11.3 overs.
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