Matthews Stretchered Off on 99* vs Scotland, Hits Ton Upon Return
In a thrilling match that had everyone on the edge of their seats, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews was stretchered off the field after developing cramps while batting on 99* against Scotland in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier. But in a stunning turn of events, Matthews returned to the field and went on to score a century, leading her team to a respectable total. Unfortunately, it was not enough to secure a win, as Scotland emerged victorious by 11 runs.
The match was a high-scoring affair, with Scotland setting a target of 245 for the West Indies. The visitors got off to a steady start, with Matthews and Kycia Knight putting on 44 runs for the opening wicket. However, Scotland’s bowlers soon got into the act, and the West Indies found themselves struggling at 83-4.
At this point, Matthews was joined by Chinelle Henry, and the two batswomen put on a valiant effort to try and get the West Indies back on track. Matthews, in particular, was in fine form, scoring 99* before being forced to leave the field due to cramps.
The West Indies were in a precarious position at 203-9, with Matthews’ injury leaving them with a daunting task to chase down the target. However, the skipper was determined to make a comeback, and after receiving treatment, she returned to the field to join Henry.
Matthews’ return to the field was a huge boost for the West Indies, and she quickly got into the groove, scoring 114*(113) to take her team to a respectable total of 274. Despite her heroics, however, it was not enough to secure a win, as Scotland’s total proved to be just out of reach.
Matthews’ century was a remarkable achievement, considering the circumstances. She was stretchered off the field with cramps, only to return and score a ton. It was a testament to her determination and resilience, and her team will be hoping that she can continue to perform at this level in the future.
The loss was a disappointment for the West Indies, who were looking to bounce back from a defeat in their previous match. However, Matthews’ century was a silver lining, and the team will be hoping to build on this performance as they continue their campaign in the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
For Scotland, the win was a welcome boost, and they will be hoping to build on this momentum as they continue their quest for a spot in the ICC Women’s World Cup. The team’s bowlers, in particular, were impressive, with left-arm spinner Abtaha Maqsood picking up three wickets and medium-pacer Kathryn Bryce claiming two.
In the end, Scotland’s total of 245 proved to be just out of reach for the West Indies, despite Matthews’ heroics. The team will be hoping to learn from this defeat and come back stronger in their next match, while Scotland will be looking to build on this win and continue their push for a spot in the ICC Women’s World Cup.
