Top Performers: Ireland W vs West Indies W
Stafanie Taylor's 105 off 113 balls proved the decisive innings as West Indies Women won the third ODI at Bready by 64 runs. Taylor's century, built with patience against a discip…
Top Performers
Stafanie Taylor's 105 off 113 balls proved the decisive innings as West Indies Women won the third ODI at Bready by 64 runs. Taylor's century, built with patience against a disciplined Ireland attack, anchored the visitors' total of 257 all out. She faced 113 deliveries and struck the bulk of the runs that proved beyond Ireland's reach.
Karishma Ramharack and Afy Fletcher shared the bowling honours for Ireland, each taking three wickets. Ramharack conceded 33 runs from her spell while Fletcher's figures read 3/33 - identical economy rates that kept West Indies under pressure throughout their innings. Both bowlers exploited conditions at Bready effectively, yet the damage Taylor had already done proved insurmountable.
Ireland's chase never gained traction. Gaby Lewis top-scored with 50 off 59 balls, a composed effort that represented the hosts' best response, but lacked the support needed to mount a serious challenge. Leah Paul contributed 32 and Amy Hunter 30, yet no partnership could build sufficient momentum. West Indies' bowling, led by Ramharack and Fletcher's earlier exploits with bat in hand, restricted Ireland to 193 all out in 43.1 overs.
The 64-run margin reflected West Indies' superiority across both disciplines, with Taylor's unbeaten century the standout performance of a dominant display.