The rise of Hayley Matthews: A batting and bowling phenomenon
Hayley Matthews is a West Indian cricketer who has been dominating women’s international T20 cricket in the last 8-10 months. She is currently the number 7 T20I batter and number 5 bowler in the ICC women’s player rankings.
In a recent three-match T20I series against Australia, Matthews scored 98, 132, and 79, finishing as the player of the match in all three games. She became the first player in the history of T20 cricket to score more than 300 runs in a three-match T20I series.
Matthews is also the first player in international cricket to win seven player of the match awards in a row. In her last nine T20I matches, Matthews has scored 531 runs at an astonishing average of 155. She has also bagged 15 wickets at an average of 10.60.
Matthews’ performances have been instrumental in West Indies’ recent success in T20 cricket. In the recent series against Australia, West Indies lost the series 2-1, but Matthews was the only standout performer for the team.
Matthews batting on another level
Matthews is a versatile batter who can play at any position in the order. She is known for her aggressive batting style and her ability to hit the ball long distances.
In the recent series against Australia, Matthews showed her range as a batter. In the first game, she scored a quickfire 98 off 72 balls to help West Indies put some fight with the bat. In the second game, she played a more anchoring role, scoring 132 off 64 balls to help West Indies chase down a mammoth target of 213. In the third game, she scored a quickfire 79 off 40 balls, but West Indies eventually lost the match.
A Trailblazer in Women’s T20 Cricket
Matthews is a right arm off-break bolwer who bowls with good variety and accuracy. She is also a very good fielder as we have seen her taking spectacular grabs on the field.
In the recent series against Australia, Matthews picked up five wickets at an average of 17. She was particularly effective in the first game, where she picked up three wickets for 23 runs.
Matthews is still only 25 years old, and she has already achieved a lot in her career. She is one of the most talented all-rounders in women’s cricket, and she has the potential to become one of the greatest players of all time.
West Indies chase down record 212 to stun Australia in T20I
Hayley Matthews is one of the most exciting players in women’s cricket today. She is a batting and bowling phenomenon, and she has the potential to become one of the greatest players of all time.
Matthews’ performances in the recent series against Australia were simply outstanding. She scored 98, 132, and 79 in three matches, and she finished as the player of the match in all three games.
In the ICC women’s player rankings, Matthews is currently ranked as the number 7 T20I batter, showcasing her consistency and impact on the international stage. Moreover, she is ranked as the number 5 bowler in the same rankings, highlighting her versatility as an all-rounder.
