West Indies beat New Zealand by 3 runs within the opening match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022, due to the second ODI century by younger feminine opener Hayley Matthews. Batting first, West Indies scored 259 for 9 in 50 overs. In reply, New Zealand had been bundled out for 256 runs in 49.5 overs.

New Zealand wanted 6 runs within the final over and had 3 wickets left. In the final over, Diandra Dottin got here to bowl and took two wickets. On the fifth ball, Fran Jonas was run out for stealing runs. In this fashion West Indies received this match by 3 runs.

West Indies opener Hayley Mathews hit 16 fours and a six throughout her innings of 119 runs. At the identical time, Hayley Mathews, Diandra Dottin and Anissa Mohammad took 2-2 wickets for the West Indies.