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Matthews Stars as WI Crush Ireland in 1st ODI
10 Jul
Summary
- Captain Hayley Matthews scored 159 runs and took three wickets.
- Amy Hunter narrowly missed a century, scoring 96 runs for Ireland.
- West Indies secured a dominant nine-wicket victory in the first ODI.
Captain Hayley Matthews delivered a stellar all-round performance, scoring 159 runs and claiming three wickets, as the West Indies decisively defeated Ireland by nine wickets in the first One Day International. Ireland posted a competitive total of 269 all out in 49 overs, with Amy Hunter top-scoring with 96 runs, falling just short of a century.
Matthews' exceptional 159, her second-highest ODI score, anchored the West Indies' dominant chase. The visitors reached their target in 38.4 overs, losing only one wicket. Realeanna Grimmond contributed 91 runs before being dismissed. The West Indies now have the opportunity to secure the three-game series in the second ODI, scheduled for Sunday.
