In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews made a stunning comeback at the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifier. After being stretchered off the field with cramps, Matthews returned to smash a century against Scotland, but the gritty knock went in vain as Scotland defeated the West Indies by 11 runs.
Scotland got bundled out for 244 runs in their innings, giving West Indies a target of 245 runs to chase. The match against Scotland was a rollercoaster of emotions for Matthews. She was initially taken off the field due to cramps, leaving her team in a precarious position.
Hayley Matthews’ innings was marred by severe cramps, causing the opener to retire hurt twice – first at 95 and then again at 99. However, Matthews showed incredible grit and determination, returning to the field, but unfortunately, she could not take her team to victory.
Hayley Matthews’ gritty knock went in vain against Scotland
Hayley Matthews’ century was a masterclass in batting, showcasing her skill, technique, and mental toughness. She smashed 14 boundaries against Scotland in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifier opener in Lahore on Wednesday.
The Scotland team dominated the match against West Indies, but Matthews’ gritty century was the highlight of the match. Scotland’s bowlers also played a crucial role, restricting West Indies to a modest total of 233.
Hayley Matthews’ dramatic return and century against Scotland is a testament to her strength and determination. Her innings will be remembered as one of the highlights of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Qualifier.
But Scotland’s dominant performance is a sign of their growing strength in women’s cricket, and they will be looking to build on this momentum in the tournament.
