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Stafanie Taylor etched her name into cricket history on Wednesday, becoming only the fourth woman to achieve the rare double of 3,000 T20 International runs and 100 wickets. The milestone came during West Indies Women’s commanding eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare, which sealed a perfect 3-0 series sweep.
Taylor’s performance in the decisive match was nothing short of masterful. She anchored the West Indies chase with an unbeaten 64 from 39 deliveries, featuring 11 fours, earning her the Player-of-the-Match award. Her all-round contribution extended to the bowling, where she took two wickets for just eight runs across four overs.
Zimbabwe’s batting effort proved insufficient despite a solid opening. Kelis Ndhlovu top-scored with 63 from 48 balls, including six fours and three sixes, but the home side managed only 142 for six. West Indies’ bowlers were disciplined throughout, with Jahzara Claxton taking two for 35 and captain Chinelle Henry and Shawnisha Hector each claiming a wicket.
In pursuit, West Indies lost early momentum when Realeanna Grimmond departed for 17, but Taylor and Claxton steadied the innings with a crucial 71-run partnership. Claxton contributed 38 from 37 balls before being dismissed, while Taylor remained composed to guide her team home in the 17th over alongside Jannillea Glasgow, who finished unbeaten on 15.
Claxton’s consistent excellence throughout the series earned her the Player-of-the-Series honour, accumulating 73 runs and seven wickets across the three matches. The West Indies achieved the sweep without regular captain Hayley Matthews, who was unavailable for the T20 series, following their earlier 2-1 victory in the preceding One Day International series.
The West Indies Women’s cricket team has established itself as a competitive force in T20 International cricket. Stafanie Taylor has been a cornerstone of the team’s recent success, combining aggressive batting with valuable bowling contributions across multiple formats.
This victory represents another significant achievement for West Indies Women’s cricket on the international stage, showcasing the calibre of talent emerging from the Caribbean region. Taylor’s historic milestone is a source of pride for the broader Caribbean sporting community and demonstrates the region’s continued excellence in women’s cricket.
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- Barbados Today
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