Devine 108 in vain as Matthews-powered West Indies pull off massive opening-day upset
Matthews hits maiden WC century; Dottin picks up two wickets - and plays her part in a run-out - in manic final over to seal the game
04/03Result
1st Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Mount Maunganui, Mar 4 2022
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![West Indies Women]( "West Indies Women")
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
256 (49.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
04/03Result
1st Match (D/N), ICC Women's World Cup at Mount Maunganui, Mar 4 2022
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![West Indies Women]( "West Indies Women")
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![New Zealand Women]( "New Zealand Women")
256 (49.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Back at the top of the order, Hayley Matthews proves she's still got it
She's had a patchy run since the 2016 T20 World Cup final, but on Friday, the West Indies allrounder put in a performance to remember against New Zealand
'When Deandra Dottin says give me the ball, you just give her the ball'
A severe lack of bowling time did not deter Dottin from wanting to bowling a high-pressure final over, and executing to perfection to quell New Zealand
West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor calls on batters to fire in unison in World Cup
"What we need to do is be in that collective in each game, be consistent"
Devine hopes to channel New Zealand's spirit of 2015
Captain hopes to do what McCullum & co did in spurring a revolution seven years ago
It's all coming together nicely for New Zealand
West Indies banking on their stalwarts to deliver again
