West Indies Women beat Scotland Women by 7 runs in Match 12 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Stafanie Taylor leading the way in a Player of the Match display of 47. Her innings set up West Indies Women’s 153/6, and their bowlers then held their nerve to restrict Scotland Women to 146 in 20 overs.
The result gave West Indies Women their second win of the tournament after their earlier seven-wicket success in Match 4, while Scotland Women, who had opened their campaign with a 40-run win in Match 2, were left with one win and one defeat. In the broader tournament picture, Match 12 extended the group-stage race rather than deciding anything, with plenty still to come before the knockout phase.
West Indies Women’s innings was built around Taylor’s 47, supported by Shemaine Campbelle’s 36 and 16 from Jahzara Claxton. Scotland Women kept themselves in the contest with the ball through Katherine Fraser’s two wickets, while Rachel Slater and Kathryn Bryce claimed one apiece, limiting the damage and ensuring the chase remained within reach.
That chase was driven by Darcey Carter, who made 59, and Ailsa Lister, who added 33, with Fraser contributing 20. Scotland Women stayed close enough to challenge deep into the innings, but West Indies Women found key breakthroughs at important moments. Hayley Matthews returned 3/11 from 3 overs and Aaliyah Alleyne also took 3 wickets, while Afy Fletcher added 2 wickets to help close out a narrow win.
The decisive margin underlined how tight the match remained throughout. Scotland Women’s pursuit of 147 never ran away from West Indies Women, but neither side gave much away. Matthews’ spell, conceding just 11 runs in 3 overs, provided control in the middle phase, and the support from Alleyne and Fletcher ensured that every late boundary Scotland sought came under pressure.
From a tournament standpoint, the contest added another close finish to a competition that had already seen strong early statements from England Women, Australia Women, India Women and South Africa Women. West Indies Women’s ability to come through a narrow finish could prove significant later in the group stage, while Scotland Women will take encouragement from pushing an established side all the way.
There is little pause in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup schedule. Next up in the tournament is Ireland Women vs New Zealand Women on Friday, June 19, before Australia Women meet Netherlands Women, Bangladesh Women face Pakistan Women, and Scotland Women return against England Women on Saturday, June 20. West Indies Women are next in action against Sri Lanka Women on Sunday, June 21.
Key performers
- Stafanie Taylor: 47 and Player of the Match for setting up West Indies Women’s total of 153/6.
- Shemaine Campbelle: 36 in valuable support for West Indies Women.
- Darcey Carter: 59 to lead Scotland Women’s chase.
- Ailsa Lister: 33 to keep Scotland Women in the contest.
- Hayley Matthews: 3/11 from 3 overs in a match-shaping spell.
- Aaliyah Alleyne: 3 wickets in West Indies Women’s defence.
- Afy Fletcher: 2 wickets to help finish the job.
- Katherine Fraser: 2 wickets and 20 runs in an all-round contribution for Scotland Women.
NerdSports Stat: West Indies Women won this match despite no batter passing fifty, while Scotland Women still fell short even with the highest individual score of the match through Darcey Carter’s 59.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Indies Women won the match by 7 runs.
Stafanie Taylor was named Player of the Match for her 47 in West Indies Women’s total of 153/6.
This was Match 12 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. West Indies Women now have two wins in the tournament, while Scotland Women have one win and one defeat, so the group-stage race remains open.
Darcey Carter top-scored with 59 off balls.
The next match in the series is Ireland Women vs New Zealand Women on Friday, June 19.
