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After a shock defeat to Scotland in their opening match, the West Indies Women regrouped and responded in gritty fashion today, edging past Ireland Women by six runs in a tense encounter at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Lahore.
Led again by a composed all-round performance from captain Hayley Matthews, and crucial knocks from Chinelle Henry, Stafanie Taylor and Zaida James, the regional women posted 181 for six in their allotted 33 overs due to weather conditions.
Both Taylor and Henry hit 46, James scored 36, and Matthews added 23.
Jane Maguire took three for 35.
Despite a spirited chase from Ireland, Matthews returned with the ball to snatch four wickets for 24 and seal a much-needed victory.
The Windies skipper also took three catches.
Amy Hunter led the Irish women with 48.
The win gives West Indies Women their first points of the tournament, reigniting their World Cup qualification hopes.
Their next match will be against hosts Pakistan Women on Monday from 5 am Barbados time.
