Captain Hayley Mathews credited West Indies for their thrilling three-run win over Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup here.

Mathews contributed brilliantly to lead his team to victory. Apart from scoring 20 runs at a brisk pace, he also took two wickets for 14 runs with a brilliant catch. But the Windies skipper had special praise for his players’ tenacity in the field. They successfully defended a modest target of 117 runs on Sunday.

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As West Indies we try to take the Matches a Little Closer

Hayley Matthews said after the match, as West Indies we try to take the matches a little closer. In the end we are very happy to win.

“We knew we had to be extra special in the field. That’s why we fielded well. I am also happy to contribute in the fielding.

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Hayley Mathews Scores 42 and 66 in South Africa

Hayley Mathews scored 42 and 66 in South Africa and single-handedly led the team. Against Pakistan, he was supported by keeper-batsman Rashda Williams, who scored an innings of 30 runs.

“We knew we had to be extra special in the field. That’s why we fielded well. I am also happy to contribute in the fielding.

It’s been a tough few months for us but it’s really good that we’ve been able to play better,” Hayley Matthews said.