13 June 2026 in a thrilling encounter at Southampton ICC Women’s T20 World Cup witnessed a masterclass in stroke endurance. Face to face between the 2nd group West India and New Zealand It lived up to the reckoning before the match ended in a dramatic victory for the Caribbean side. Chasing a tough target of 163, West Indies cruised to a thrilling 7-wicket win with just one ball in which the wicketkeeper-batsman scored a magnificent unbeaten 90 balls. To Shemaine Campbell.
A disciplined West Indies bowling line-up restricts New Zealand to a big score
Looking to bat first, New Zealand’s innings was characterized by quick starts and consistent pressure applied by the West Indies bowlers. Isabella Review He provided the early momentum, smashing a 29-ball 35, including three fours and a six, to help the White Ferns reach 49/1 by the end of the powerplay. However, the momentum has changed over time Aaliyah Alleyne began his decisive spell. Alleyne showed exceptional control to finish with brilliant figures of 4/27, systematically dismantling the top order.
New Zealand’s middle order stabilized Brooke Halliday‘s measured contribution of 44 runs and a late flurry Maddy GreenUndefeated in 35 of 22 balls. Despite losing wickets at critical moments, including captaincy Mellie Kerr for just 5, the White Ferns managed to post a challenging total of 162/6. The West Indies attack, though tested by New Zealand’s aggressive batting, maintained a respectable degree of economy, keeping the target within reach on a competitive Southampton pitch.
Shemaine Campbell leads West Indies to a dramatic win against New Zealand
West Indies’ chase got off to a shaky start with an early loss Qiana Josephbut the partnership between the captain Hayley Matthews and provided Campbell with the necessary stability. Matthews played a crucial role, hitting a perfect 48 off 37 balls. Once Matthews fell Jess Kerrthe burden of prosecution rested squarely on Campbell.
Campbelle thrived under pressure, producing flawless shots that combined careful defending with aggressive hitting. Scoring 90 off just 62 deliveries, he found the fence eight times and cleared three times. His ability to spin the strike while finding the boundaries managed the required run rate as the game reached a crescendo.
With 31 runs required off the last three overs, the match reached its boiling point. Deandra Dottin (6) gave brief support before collapsing, but Campbelle remained calm. Facing a tense finale, he held his nerve with only one ball remaining. The victory is a significant statement for the West Indies in the group stages, backed by an individual performance that will be remembered as one of the best in this year’s tournament.
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