DUBLIN, Ireland: West Indies Women clinched a 25-run victory over Pakistan Women in the second match of the Ireland Tri-Nation T20I Series on Friday, strengthening their grip on the top spot in the standings.
After being put in to bat, West Indies rode on explosive knocks from captain Hayley Matthews (40 off 20 balls) and a late cameo from Jannillea Glasgow (42 off 25) to post an imposing 199/6 in their 20 overs.
T20I Tri-Series! West Indies Women won by 25 runs 🏏#PAKWvWIW #BackOurGirls pic.twitter.com/ozkknP8m1G
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 29, 2026
In reply, Pakistan managed 174/8, falling short despite a fighting 37 from Aliya Riaz and a late flurry from captain Fatima Sana.
WI Women Innings: Blitz at the Top, Finish Strong
Matthews set the tone immediately, smashing nine fours in her 22-ball stay before being caught off Diana Baig. Deandra Dottin (17) and Stafanie Taylor (39 off 23, four fours, two sixes) kept the scoreboard ticking, but it was Glasgow’s unbeaten 42 off 25 deliveries, featuring seven boundaries, that propelled West Indies past 190. Chinelle Henry remained not out on 33 off just 17 balls.
T20I Tri-Series! Pakistan Women need 200 runs to win 🏏
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) May 29, 2026
For Pakistan, left-arm spinners Nashra Sandhu (2/29) and Rameen Shamim (2/27) were the pick of the bowlers, but Fatima Sana (0/50) and Diana Baig (1/58) proved expensive.
PAK Women Innings: Stuttering Chase
Chasing 200, Pakistan lost Gull Feroza (4) and Muneeba Ali (2) inside the first two overs, both falling to Chinelle Henry (2/13). Saira Jabeen offered some resistance with a quick 30 off 19 balls, but wickets continued to tumble regularly.
Aliya Riaz played a composed knock of 37 off 28 deliveries (eight fours), while captain Fatima Sana smashed 27 off 14 (two fours, two sixes) to keep slim hopes alive. However, the required rate climbed past 12 an over, and Pakistan ultimately finished on 174/8.
Shawnisha Hector (2/21) and Henry (2/13) led the West Indies bowling attack, while Jahzara Claxton picked up one wicket in a disciplined fielding effort.
A power-packed performance from the West Indies against Pakistan to keep the momentum ahead of the #T20WorldCup 👊
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— ICC (@ICC) May 29, 2026
What’s Next
The tri-nation series continues in Dublin, with Ireland Women set to face Pakistan next. West Indies will look to build on this momentum, while Pakistan must address their top-order fragility ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
Brief Scores
West Indies Women: 199/6 in 20 overs (Hayley Matthews 40, Jannillea Glasgow 42, Stafanie Taylor 39; Nashra Sandhu 2/29, Rameen Shamim 2/27)
Pakistan Women: 174/8 in 20 overs (Aliya Riaz 37, Fatima Sana 27; Chinelle Henry 2/13, Shawnisha Hector 2/21)
Result: West Indies Women won by 25 runs.
