Windies captain Stafanie Taylor’s aggressive half-century and a four-wicket haul by Afy Fletcher led them to a comprehensive 64-run win over Ireland in the first of three T20 internationals here yesterday.
According to the Jamaica Gleaner Newspaper – Taylor’s knock of 75 from 53 balls was the backbone of the Windies’ eventual total of 139 for four from their 20 overs after winning the toss and choosing to bat.
But it was their disciplined bowling effort which paved the way for an emphatic victory.
Earlier, Taylor produced a captain’s knock to almost single-handedly guide the Windies to their total.
She first shared a 47-run second-wicket stand with Britney Cooper, who made 17, and then posted 75 runs with Shemaine Campbell (20) for the third wicket.
Taylor was eventually dismissed with nine balls left, with the score 128 for three in the 19th over.
She struck 11 boundaries and one six during her hour-long innings.
