With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 knocking at our doors, the stage is set for the global women cricketers to hog the limelight and showcase their mettle and prowess. West Indies women, led by talented all-rounder Hayley Matthews, are slotted in Group B and have a few challenges to surmount.
They are placed alongside Bangladesh women, England women, Scotland women and South Africa women and need to hit the ground running from the word go. In the previous edition of the T20 Women’s World Cup, West Indies women had finished in the 3rd position with 2 wins in 4 games in the group-stage encounters.
Hayley Matthews will be one of the key players to watch out for as she will be responsible for marshalling her troops to glory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
In this article, we take a look at the top 3 West Indian players to watch out for in the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024:
1. Hayley Matthews
An enigmatic all-rounder who is quite capable of conjuring magic on the field, Hayley Matthews will be the cynosure of all eyes in this West Indian outfit. She is presently ranked 3rd in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting list and has 746 points under her belt.
She is 6th in the bowling rankings and is the number 1 ranked T20I all-rounder in women’s cricket. Matthews will definitely be a key player to watch out for in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
2. Afy Fletcher
With 73 wickets under her belt, Afy Fletcher is the number 2-ranked bowler from West Indies in this format and will be a crucial cog in the wheels of the West Indies women’s cricket team in the upcoming marquee tournament.
The 37-year-old cricketer had bagged 4 wickets in the previous edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and will be a solid player to watch out for.
3. Shemaine Campbell
An important batter in the West Indies team, Shemaine Campbell has 1263 runs under her belt in this format. Campbell has a highest score of 47 in this format and alongside her captain Hayley Matthews, Campbell will have to step up and perform well in the upcoming prestigious tournament.
She is an experienced campaigner and has represented West Indies in 133 T20Is and 114 ODIs. Her wealth of experience will be crucial in tense and high-pressure situations in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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