Sun Oct 06 16:36:17 UTC 2024: ## West Indies Women Stumble After Strong Start, Scotland Battle Back in T20 World Cup Opener

**Wellington, New Zealand:** The West Indies Women suffered a dramatic collapse after a promising start, losing their Women’s T20 World Cup opener against Scotland Women in a nail-biting encounter.

The Windies looked to be cruising after dismissing Scotland for a low total, but a series of wickets in the chase brought the Scots back into the game. Scotland’s bowlers kept a tight leash on the West Indies batsmen, particularly in the final overs, ensuring a thrilling finish.

West Indies, despite winning the toss and choosing to field, were left needing 50 runs from 78 balls after losing three wickets in quick succession. The chase proved to be more challenging than expected, with Scotland’s bowlers managing to restrict the Windies batsmen.

Earlier, West Indies had made a strong start with the ball, taking early wickets to keep Scotland’s score in check. Afy Fletcher was the star performer for the Windies, taking three wickets in her spell and putting the brakes on Scotland’s innings. However, Scotland’s batting, led by Kathryn Bryce and Ailsa Lister, managed to post a competitive score of 109, giving their bowlers a platform to defend.

The match served as a reminder that in the unpredictable world of T20 cricket, any team can pull off a surprise. West Indies will now need to regroup and find a way to bounce back in their remaining matches if they want to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

**The next match for both teams is scheduled for [Date].**

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