Saint Lucian Makes Vital Contribution as Windies Women Dominate Second T20I

West Indies Women ended a nine-match T20 International losing streak against India in emphatic fashion on Tuesday, thrashing their hosts by nine wickets at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi, Mumbai, and levelling their three-match series 1-1. Saint Lucian Qiana Joseph helped fuel the chase, making up for fielding lapses. The 23-year-old from Gros Islet stunned the Indians with a knock of 38 from 22 balls at the top of the innings, as the Maroon Warriors chased 160 for their first win against this opponent since 2016. With six fours and two sixes, Joseph helped the regional team to 66-1 in 6.4 overs, nearly doubling India’s score at the same stage. Captain Hayley Matthews took over from that point, ending with an unbeaten 85 from 47 deliveries to complete a fine all-round display. Matthews, Joseph’s opening partner with the Barbados Royals, hit 17 fours. Shemaine Campbelle contributed 29 not out off 26 balls, and Deandra Dottin’s fireworks remained dry in the dugout. The West Indies had 26 balls yet to face when they hit the winning runs in the 16th over, fittingly a Matthews four. The visitors still need to do better in the field, but their bowling...