West Indies Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets with one ball remaining in Match 4 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, with Shemaine Campbelle producing the standout innings of the match in a decisive 90 during the chase. Her knock carried West Indies to 163/3 after New Zealand Women had posted 162/6.
The result kept the tournament moving at pace on the second day, after England Women opened with an 87-run win in Match 1, Scotland Women followed with a 40-run victory in Match 2, and Australia Women added a 65-run win in Match 3. As this is a group-stage World Cup fixture rather than a bilateral series, the win strengthens West Indies Women’s early position in the standings and extends the tournament narrative rather than deciding anything outright this early.
New Zealand Women put together a competitive 162/6 from their 20 overs, built around useful contributions rather than one dominant innings. Brooke Halliday top-scored with 40, Isabella Gaze made 39, and Maddy Green added 35 to keep the innings moving through the middle overs.
West Indies Women’s bowling effort was anchored by Aaliyah Alleyne, whose 4 wickets made the biggest dent in the New Zealand innings. Deandra Dottin and Hayley Matthews chipped in with a wicket each, ensuring New Zealand never fully pulled away despite having several batters get starts.
The chase was then shaped by Campbelle’s control and composure. Shemaine Campbelle led all scorers with 90, while Hayley Matthews’ 48 provided the ideal support at the top of the innings. Once that platform was in place, West Indies stayed close enough to the rate to take control late, and they crossed the target at 163/3 in 19.5 overs. Deandra Dottin contributed 6 as West Indies completed the chase with one ball to spare.
New Zealand did find brief openings through Jess Kerr, who claimed 2 wickets, but they could not build enough pressure around those dismissals. Melie Kerr and Bree Illing went wicketless as Campbelle’s innings denied New Zealand the chance to close out the match in the final overs.
That made Campbelle the clear choice for Player of the Match, and her innings now stands as one of the defining performances of the tournament’s opening set of fixtures. Chasing 163 in a World Cup match always demands pace and judgment, and West Indies Women delivered both when it mattered.
There is little time to pause in this competition. Next up on Sunday, June 14, Bangladesh Women face Netherlands Women, followed by India Women against Pakistan Women. For the teams in this match, New Zealand Women return on Tuesday, June 16 against Sri Lanka Women, while West Indies Women next play Scotland Women on Thursday, June 18.
Key performers
- Shemaine Campbelle (West Indies Women): 90 and Player of the Match
- Hayley Matthews (West Indies Women): 48 and 1 wicket
- Aaliyah Alleyne (West Indies Women): 4 wickets
- Brooke Halliday (New Zealand Women): 40
- Isabella Gaze (New Zealand Women): 39
- Maddy Green (New Zealand Women): 35
- Jess Kerr (New Zealand Women): 2 wickets
NerdSports Stat: New Zealand Women had three batters between 35 and 40 but still ended up second-best; West Indies Women answered that spread of contributions with one dominant innings, as Shemaine Campbelle’s 90 accounted for more than 55% of the successful chase.
Frequently Asked Questions
West Indies Women won the match by 7 wickets with 1 ball remaining.
Shemaine Campbelle was named Player of the Match for her match-winning 90 in the chase.
This was Match 4 of 33 in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Earlier results saw England Women, Scotland Women, and Australia Women win, and this result gives West Indies Women an early tournament victory while the group stage continues.
Shemaine Campbelle top-scored with 90 off the chase for West Indies Women.
The next match in the tournament is Bangladesh Women vs Netherlands Women on Sunday, June 14, followed later that day by India Women vs Pakistan Women.
