West Indies beat New Zealand in opening game of Women's Cricket World Cup 2022

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New Zealand lose three wickets in the final over as they are bowled out for 256 in reply to West Indies' 259-9;

Hayley Matthews inspired West Indies to an upset victory over hosts New Zealand in a tense opening match of the Women's Cricket World Cup i

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Scores in brief

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West Indies 259/9 in 50 overs (Hayley Matthews 119, Chedean Nation 36; Lea Tahuhu 3/57, Jess Kerr 2/43)

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New Zealand 256 in 50 overs (Sophie Devine 108, Katey Martin 44; Hayley Matthews 2/41, Deandra Dottin 2/2)

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Player of the Match: Hayley Matthews (West Indies)

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Hayley Matthews shone with bat and ball as the West Indies began their ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2022 campaign with a nail-biting three-run victory over hosts New Zealand in Tauranga.

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