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IRE-W vs WI-W, 3rd ODI, WIW vs IREW 2026 summary
IRE-W
193-10(43.1)
West Indies Women won by 64 runs 🏆
WI-W
(50.0)257-10
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And with that, West Indies Women finish the series on a high with a commanding all-round display. They absorbed early pressure. Built patiently. Accelerated brilliantly. Then defended the total with discipline and relentless pressure. Ireland had their moments. They fought hard. But the visitors owned the defining passages of play. Cricket often rewards resilience before brilliance... and today, West Indies Women produced both.
And now comes the moment every team dreams about. Hayley Matthews, of course, gets to lift the silverware. The West Indies Women skipper walks up with a wide smile to receive the winning trophy, raising it high above her head as her teammates erupt in celebration around her. Cheers echo across Bready. Smiles everywhere. Soon, the entire squad and support staff gather proudly behind the CHAMPIONS board, squeezing together for the traditional victory photograph before breaking into loud celebrations.
That's all from Bready. Until then, I am Dev Rajawat, signing off, along with my co-commentator, Saptak Sanyal, scorer Rajesh Pal, and statistician Aman. That’s it from our side. Thanks for joining. But cricket doesn’t sleep. Plenty is happening around the world. Switch tabs, follow the fun. Goodbye from this tab! TAKE CARE! BREATHE AND SMILE! CIAO!!!
And now comes the moment every team dreams about. Hayley Matthews, of course, gets to lift the silverware. The West Indies Women skipper walks up with a wide smile to receive the winning trophy, raising it high above her head as her teammates erupt in celebration around her. Cheers echo across Bready. Smiles everywhere. Soon, the entire squad and support staff gather proudly behind the CHAMPIONS board, squeezing together for the traditional victory photograph before breaking into loud celebrations.
That's all from Bready. Until then, I am Dev Rajawat, signing off, along with my co-commentator, Saptak Sanyal, scorer Rajesh Pal, and statistician Aman. That’s it from our side. Thanks for joining. But cricket doesn’t sleep. Plenty is happening around the world. Switch tabs, follow the fun. Goodbye from this tab! TAKE CARE! BREATHE AND SMILE! CIAO!!!
Hayley Kristen Matthews (West Indies Women Captain and Player of the Series): "(You must be pleased to see your team get the win) Ya! I think we were behind early on but the way we recovered, created crucial partnerships and that big knocks of Stafanie Taylor played was good. The way Jahzara Claxton and Aaliyah Alleyne played and registered partnerships was good too.
(How much do you enjoy playing a role in every facet of the game?) It certainly helps me. If I can not do well in one, there's another way to make up for it. I think as an all-rounder I try my best to be able to impact the game. Scoring runs, getting wickets is what I try to do every time to help the team to do better.
(On the upcoming break) Yes getting six points on the board is massive for us and we are possibly now on a better position. Our next series is against Zimbabwe. As a group, the entire tour has been long and we are pleased with the way we played.
(How much do you enjoy playing a role in every facet of the game?) It certainly helps me. If I can not do well in one, there's another way to make up for it. I think as an all-rounder I try my best to be able to impact the game. Scoring runs, getting wickets is what I try to do every time to help the team to do better.
(On the upcoming break) Yes getting six points on the board is massive for us and we are possibly now on a better position. Our next series is against Zimbabwe. As a group, the entire tour has been long and we are pleased with the way we played.
Player of the Series: Hayley Kristen Matthews
Gaby Lewis (Ireland Women Captain): (On where the match slipped away) "I think we got off to a really good start and took our opportunities early. They batted very well through the middle period and took the game deep. We fell away a little in the middle with a few misfields, and I think our fielding standards dropped. Even so, going into the second innings, we were confident that we could chase the target.
(On the ICC Women's Championship and the road ahead) The good thing about this championship is that every game matters. Even if you can pick up a couple of wins here and there, it can make a big difference to qualification. That's still our goal. It's only the early stages of a four-year cycle, so there are still plenty of matches left.
(On playing in Bready) It's been great playing here. The weather has been fantastic, the pitches have been excellent, and the support has been amazing. Credit to the ground staff and everyone at the club for preparing such good facilities. We've been really well looked after, and I'd like to say a big thank you to Bready Cricket Club and everyone who helped make this series so enjoyable.
(On preparing for the England series) We've shown in patches that we can compete. The challenge now is to do it for longer periods and maintain our standards throughout the full 50 overs, with the bat, with the ball, and in the field. That mental toughness will be a big focus for us going into the England series."
(On the ICC Women's Championship and the road ahead) The good thing about this championship is that every game matters. Even if you can pick up a couple of wins here and there, it can make a big difference to qualification. That's still our goal. It's only the early stages of a four-year cycle, so there are still plenty of matches left.
(On playing in Bready) It's been great playing here. The weather has been fantastic, the pitches have been excellent, and the support has been amazing. Credit to the ground staff and everyone at the club for preparing such good facilities. We've been really well looked after, and I'd like to say a big thank you to Bready Cricket Club and everyone who helped make this series so enjoyable.
(On preparing for the England series) We've shown in patches that we can compete. The challenge now is to do it for longer periods and maintain our standards throughout the full 50 overs, with the bat, with the ball, and in the field. That mental toughness will be a big focus for us going into the England series."
Stafanie Taylor (Player of the Match): "(What has been working for you?) I like when I bat long and then I do not feel so. That is a nice part. The pitch was really good and the atmosphere was fantastic. The batting was easy and spending time made it easier.
(You looked a little surprised when you heard that you went past 10,000 international runs) I do not necessarily watch my stats. Most of the times, the media manager tells me. For me, it is going there and playing cricket.
(You guys have got some important points on the board) I think we spoke about taking as many as points possible from these games. You know we will have to go to qualifiers."
(You looked a little surprised when you heard that you went past 10,000 international runs) I do not necessarily watch my stats. Most of the times, the media manager tells me. For me, it is going there and playing cricket.
(You guys have got some important points on the board) I think we spoke about taking as many as points possible from these games. You know we will have to go to qualifiers."
Player of the Match: Stafanie Taylor
10:17 PM IST and 5:47 PM Local Time: Time for the post-match and post-series presentations.
Biggest Win for West Indies vs Ireland in WODIs (By Runs):
213 runs, Savar, 2011
165 runs, Potchefstroom (Uni 2), 2010
64 runs, Breedy, 2026, Today*
58 runs, Gros Islet, 2023
213 runs, Savar, 2011
165 runs, Potchefstroom (Uni 2), 2010
64 runs, Breedy, 2026, Today*
58 runs, Gros Islet, 2023
10:11 PM IST, 5:41 PM LOCAL TIME: Storms don't announce themselves... they simply arrive when the sky looks calm. That was the story at Bready. West Indies Women recovered from early trouble through a magnificent Stafanie Taylor century, posted 257 all out, and then backed it up with a clinical bowling effort to dismiss Ireland Women for 193 in 43.1 overs, sealing a convincing 64-run victory. They have also done a whitewash here by winning all three games of the series. Who owned the big moments? Taylor with the bat. Fletcher and Ramharack with the ball. Ireland competed. But whenever they threatened... West Indies found an answer.
Let's rewind a bit...
What happened in the first Powerplay? Ireland Women could not have scripted a better start after choosing to field. Orla Prendergast struck the biggest early blow by dismissing skipper Hayley Matthews, who scored two consecutive hundreds in the previous outings, for 6 in the third over, reducing the visitors to 7/1. Could West Indies panic? Not quite. Realeanna Grimmond absorbed the pressure while the experienced Stafanie Taylor began to settle in beautifully. Together, they guided the visitors to 40/1 after the mandatory first Powerplay, with Taylor already finding three boundaries. Ireland had the early edge. But Taylor was quietly preparing something special.
Did Ireland tighten the screws in the middle overs? Absolutely. Grimmond departed for 14 to Jane Maguire, before two sharp run-outs removed Shemaine Campbelle (4) and Jannillea Glasgow (1) in consecutive deliveries, leaving West Indies wobbling at 48/4. Even Deandra Dottin could only manage 21 before being brilliantly stumped off Georgina Dempsey, and at the first drinks break, the visitors looked vulnerable at 75/4 after 17 overs. They reached 100 in 22.2 overs, but Ireland's disciplined bowling and alert fielding appeared to have complete control. Or did they?
Who changed the innings? One name. Stafanie Taylor. The veteran stood tall when everything around her was crumbling. She brought up a classy half-century off 55 balls, stitched a priceless 73-run sixth-wicket stand with Jahzara Claxton (30), and then found another perfect partner in Aaliyah Alleyne. Their seventh-wicket partnership produced 50 runs in just 45 balls, lifting West Indies beyond 200 in 38.2 overs. Taylor reached a magnificent century off only 110 balls, finishing with 105 from 113 deliveries, decorated with 10 boundaries. Even though she was run out off the final ball, her masterpiece had already transformed the innings. West Indies closed on 257, despite being bowled out, with a hefty 31 extras also boosting the total. Ireland's best bowlers were Prendergast (2/37), Jane Maguire (2/44) and Georgina Dempsey (2/61), but Taylor had stolen the show.
Now... The Chase!!
Could Ireland mirror that recovery in the chase? They certainly tried. The innings began with an early setback as Jannillea Glasgow trapped Sarah Forbes for 2, leaving the hosts at 10/1. However, captain Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter responded with maturity and confidence. Their excellent 71-run partnership steadied the innings, taking Ireland to 40/1 after the first Powerplay, 50 in 11.1 overs, and 80/1 at the drinks break after 17 overs. Lewis looked fluent throughout, reaching a stylish half-century off just 49 balls, while Hunter offered perfect support with 30. For a while... the chase was alive and well.
So, what turned the chase upside down? Spin. Again. Afy Fletcher produced a match-defining spell by dismissing the well-set Gaby Lewis for 50, then removing Amy Hunter immediately afterwards. Hayley Matthews added to the collapse by sending back Orla Prendergast, before a sharp run-out accounted for Rebecca Stokell, leaving Ireland suddenly struggling at 129/5. The hosts still reached 150 in 32.4 overs, and at the second drinks break they were 156/5 after 34 overs, needing 102 from the final 96 balls. The equation was difficult... but not impossible.
Did Ireland have one last push? Leah Paul and Louise Little certainly gave it one. Their gritty 29-run partnership delayed the inevitable and briefly frustrated the West Indies attack. But Fletcher returned to trap Paul for 32, before Karishma Ramharack cleaned up the lower order with three crucial wickets, including Louise Little (23), Jane Maguire (6) and Aimee Maguire (13). Matthews chipped in with two wickets, while Glasgow had already set the tone with the new ball. Ireland were eventually bowled out for 193 in 43.1 overs, falling 64 runs short despite a determined fight.
Who deserves the loudest applause? Taylor will naturally grab the headlines. A magnificent 105 when her side desperately needed calm and class. But this was also a complete team performance. Fletcher (3/33) strangled Ireland's middle order. Ramharack (3/33) finished the job clinically. Matthews (2/37) contributed with both captaincy and wickets after her early dismissal with the bat. Ireland showed plenty of character through Lewis, Hunter and Paul, yet they simply couldn't build another substantial partnership after the crucial 71-run stand was broken.
Let's rewind a bit...
What happened in the first Powerplay? Ireland Women could not have scripted a better start after choosing to field. Orla Prendergast struck the biggest early blow by dismissing skipper Hayley Matthews, who scored two consecutive hundreds in the previous outings, for 6 in the third over, reducing the visitors to 7/1. Could West Indies panic? Not quite. Realeanna Grimmond absorbed the pressure while the experienced Stafanie Taylor began to settle in beautifully. Together, they guided the visitors to 40/1 after the mandatory first Powerplay, with Taylor already finding three boundaries. Ireland had the early edge. But Taylor was quietly preparing something special.
Did Ireland tighten the screws in the middle overs? Absolutely. Grimmond departed for 14 to Jane Maguire, before two sharp run-outs removed Shemaine Campbelle (4) and Jannillea Glasgow (1) in consecutive deliveries, leaving West Indies wobbling at 48/4. Even Deandra Dottin could only manage 21 before being brilliantly stumped off Georgina Dempsey, and at the first drinks break, the visitors looked vulnerable at 75/4 after 17 overs. They reached 100 in 22.2 overs, but Ireland's disciplined bowling and alert fielding appeared to have complete control. Or did they?
Who changed the innings? One name. Stafanie Taylor. The veteran stood tall when everything around her was crumbling. She brought up a classy half-century off 55 balls, stitched a priceless 73-run sixth-wicket stand with Jahzara Claxton (30), and then found another perfect partner in Aaliyah Alleyne. Their seventh-wicket partnership produced 50 runs in just 45 balls, lifting West Indies beyond 200 in 38.2 overs. Taylor reached a magnificent century off only 110 balls, finishing with 105 from 113 deliveries, decorated with 10 boundaries. Even though she was run out off the final ball, her masterpiece had already transformed the innings. West Indies closed on 257, despite being bowled out, with a hefty 31 extras also boosting the total. Ireland's best bowlers were Prendergast (2/37), Jane Maguire (2/44) and Georgina Dempsey (2/61), but Taylor had stolen the show.
Now... The Chase!!
Could Ireland mirror that recovery in the chase? They certainly tried. The innings began with an early setback as Jannillea Glasgow trapped Sarah Forbes for 2, leaving the hosts at 10/1. However, captain Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter responded with maturity and confidence. Their excellent 71-run partnership steadied the innings, taking Ireland to 40/1 after the first Powerplay, 50 in 11.1 overs, and 80/1 at the drinks break after 17 overs. Lewis looked fluent throughout, reaching a stylish half-century off just 49 balls, while Hunter offered perfect support with 30. For a while... the chase was alive and well.
So, what turned the chase upside down? Spin. Again. Afy Fletcher produced a match-defining spell by dismissing the well-set Gaby Lewis for 50, then removing Amy Hunter immediately afterwards. Hayley Matthews added to the collapse by sending back Orla Prendergast, before a sharp run-out accounted for Rebecca Stokell, leaving Ireland suddenly struggling at 129/5. The hosts still reached 150 in 32.4 overs, and at the second drinks break they were 156/5 after 34 overs, needing 102 from the final 96 balls. The equation was difficult... but not impossible.
Did Ireland have one last push? Leah Paul and Louise Little certainly gave it one. Their gritty 29-run partnership delayed the inevitable and briefly frustrated the West Indies attack. But Fletcher returned to trap Paul for 32, before Karishma Ramharack cleaned up the lower order with three crucial wickets, including Louise Little (23), Jane Maguire (6) and Aimee Maguire (13). Matthews chipped in with two wickets, while Glasgow had already set the tone with the new ball. Ireland were eventually bowled out for 193 in 43.1 overs, falling 64 runs short despite a determined fight.
Who deserves the loudest applause? Taylor will naturally grab the headlines. A magnificent 105 when her side desperately needed calm and class. But this was also a complete team performance. Fletcher (3/33) strangled Ireland's middle order. Ramharack (3/33) finished the job clinically. Matthews (2/37) contributed with both captaincy and wickets after her early dismissal with the bat. Ireland showed plenty of character through Lewis, Hunter and Paul, yet they simply couldn't build another substantial partnership after the crucial 71-run stand was broken.
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