Archive · 22 May 2025
England Crushes West Indies in T20I Opener
In a T20 cricket match, Hayley Matthews from West Indies scored a great 100 runs, like getting many points!
But her team lost because England scored even more points, led by Sophia Dunkley who made 81 runs.
It was the start of a new season for England with a new coach, Charlotte Edwards, and a new captain.
The West Indies team felt they were a bit short on runs, but Matthews hopes to play well in the next games.
England won the T20I series opener against West Indies.
Hayley Matthews scored an unbeaten century (100*) for West Indies.
Sophia Dunkley scored 81 not out for England.
England chased down the target with 21 balls and eight wickets to spare.
Charlotte Edwards began her tenure as England's head coach with a victory.
- Who
- England, led by Sophia Dunkley, won against West Indies, captained by Hayley Matthews.
- What
- England defeated West Indies in the first T20I match.
- When
- The T20I series opener.
- Where
- Canterbury, England
- Why
- West Indies lost due to England's strong batting performance, particularly from Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight.
West Indies Perspective
England Perspective
Match Result
West Indies Perspective
West Indies lost despite Hayley Matthews' century.
England Perspective
England won comfortably, showcasing strong batting and new leadership.
- Winning Team
- England
- Losing Team
- West Indies
- Hayley Matthews' Score
- 100*
- Sophia Dunkley's Score
- 81*
- West Indies Score
- 147
- Match Location
- Canterbury
