West Indies Women wrapped up a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Ireland with a 64-run victory in the final match held in Bready. Despite recording what was arguably their most challenging batting performance of the tour, the West Indies managed to post a total of 257 before being bowled out in 50 overs.
Stafanie Taylor was the standout performer, scoring 105 runs to secure her 10th ODI century and her second in as many matches. This milestone also saw her surpass 10,000 international runs. Taylor’s innings was crucial as the team struggled early, finding themselves at 82/5 before she anchored the recovery with support from the lower order. While Taylor was eventually run out on the final ball of the innings, her contribution helped the team reach a defendable score. Ireland conceded 31 extras in the process, including 27 wides, and managed to take all ten wickets for the first time in a Women's ODI since 2003.
Orla Prendergast led the Irish bowling effort with a disciplined spell, finishing with 2-37 and claiming the wicket of Hayley Matthews. Jane Maguire also took 2-44. In response, Ireland struggled to maintain momentum despite a promising start from captain Gaby Lewis, who hit two sixes in her 50-run innings. Once Lewis was dismissed, the chase faltered, and only Leah Paul, with 32, provided any significant resistance. Ireland was eventually bowled out for 193 in 43.1 overs.
The West Indies bowling attack was led by the spin duo of Karishma Ramharack and Afy Fletcher, who both finished with identical figures of 3-33. Fletcher’s performance allowed her to overtake Matthews as the leading wicket-taker for the series with eight scalps. This victory marks the third time West Indies have defeated Ireland in a bilateral ODI series, effectively ending a difficult run of series losses against teams like England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Australia since January 2025.
But Taylor was stubborn and defiant, just like she is on her best days, sourcing help from No.7 and No.8, and carrying them past 250.
Ireland's response was heavily banking on No.3 Amy Hunter, who came into the game with scores of 96 & 67 from the first two games.
