Hayley Matthews Leads West Indies to Historic ODI Victory Over Bangladesh

In the first One Day International match against Bangladesh, West Indies captain Hayley Matthews led her team to a decisive nine-wicket victory, scoring an unbeaten century and taking two wickets. This performance marked Matthews' eighth ODI century, making her the first West Indies woman cricketer to achieve this feat and surpassing several cricketing legends. The West Indies chased down Bangladesh's total of 198 runs comfortably, finishing at 202 for one in just 31.4 overs, with Qiana Joseph contributing 70 runs. Matthews' achievement places her alongside notable players like Sophie Devine and Mithali Raj, who also have eight centuries in ODIs. The victory gives West Indies a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, setting a strong tone for the subsequent games. Bangladesh will look to rebound in the next match to stay competitive in the series.