West Indies female captain scores significant fifty in male three-day match
Fiery Female Cricketer Shines in Men's Club Match
Hayley Matthews, the fearless captain of the West Indies Women's team, recently graced a men's club game in Barbados, notching up an impressive 60 runs in a nail-biting fixture in Bridgetown.
Matthews' exceptional leadership was on display during the Women's ODI World Cup Qualifier, where the West Indies narrowly missed out on securing a spot. In the tournament, Matthews boasted an impressive batting average of 60, with a lightning-fast strike-rate of 116.5, and was also the leading wicket-taker, bagging 13 wickets at an impressive average of 15.84. Despite her extraordinary performance, the West Indies fell just 0.013 runs short of Bangladesh, missing their shot at the World Cup.
In the match against Scotland, Matthews demonstrated her resilience, battling through injury to score a hundred and pick up four wickets, although the West Indies came up short in a close game.
Matthews Delivers Knockout Performance in Men's Game
Just two weeks after the World Cup Qualifier heartbreak, Matthews took to the field for ESA Field Pickwick against SigniaGlobe Financial BCA Youth in a three-day match of the Barbados Cricket Association's Elite Division League.
This isn't the first time Matthews has made waves in men's club cricket. In fact, she followed in the footsteps of her father, Michael Matthews, who was a club cricketer for Pickwick, playing alongside cricketing legends Desmond Haynes, Vasbert Drakes, and Tino Best. Her brother, Rey Matthews, has also played in the same league as a fast bowler.
In the first innings, batting at five, Matthews scored 2 runs before being dismissed. In response, SGF BCA Youth were bowled out for 177, with Matthews picking up a wicket in her seven overs for 18 runs. Bumped up to four in the second innings, Matthews and captain Rohan Ryan combined to score 127 runs, setting the stage for a strong reply by Pickwick.
At the end of day two, the opposition were 25-2, chasing a target of 142, leaving the stage set for an exciting finish. Matthews' participation in men's club cricket has helped her hone her skills and provided a new challenge, as older players continue to push her boundaries.
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[4] Matthews Breaks Gender Barriers in Men's Club Cricket marks a significant step in sports, showcasing how Hayley Matthews' participation in men's club cricket not only showcases her versatility as a cricketer but also challenges traditional norms within the world of sports.
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