In an action-packed match on July 27th at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground in St. Augustine, the US Under-19 women’s team clinched a dominant seven-wicket victory against West Indies’ Under-19 women’s team. This victory leveled the series at 2-2, after the visitors decided to bowl first and restrict the Windies team to 97 for seven.
Opener Asabi Callender and Naijanni Cumberbatch showcased their good form for West Indies, with a second-wicket stand of 52. Despite this, the Windies struggled to accelerate towards the end of their innings, scoring just 35 runs off the last 55 balls. Off-spinner Aditi Chudasama played a crucial role for the US with the ball, picking up two wickets in the final over.
In response, the US lost an early wicket but regained control with a partnership between Disha Dhingra and captain Anika Kolan. Dhingra’s unbeaten 46 off 43 balls, along with contributions from her teammates, ensured a comfortable victory for the US with 14 balls to spare. With this win, the US leveled the series at 2-2, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Summarized Scores:
West Indies: 97/7 from 20 overs (Asabi Callender 31, Naijanni Cumberbatch 25; Aditi Chudasama 2/15) vs USA: 98/3 from 17.4 overs (Disha Dhingra 46 not out, Anika Kolan 23; Brianna Harricharan 1/5). USA won by 7 wickets, leveling the series at 2-2.
