Zillar Barta Desk : West Indies captain Hayley Matthews produced a magnificent batting performance in the opening ODI against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Thursday, scoring a superb century to put her side in a commanding position.
Matthews reached her hundred from 108 balls, showcasing a composed yet aggressive innings as she anchored the West Indies batting effort. Her innings featured a steady flow of boundaries and helped the visitors build a strong total in the first ODI.
The experienced all-rounder continued to accelerate after reaching three figures, moving past 150 runs from 140 balls and maintaining an impressive strike rate. Her outstanding knock provided the foundation for the West Indies to post a formidable score.
Matthews' century also underlined her importance to the West Indies side, with the skipper leading from the front in the series opener. The innings combined patience with attacking strokeplay as she took advantage of scoring opportunities against the Zimbabwe bowling attack.
The match is being played at Harare Sports Club as part of the West Indies Women's tour of Zimbabwe. Matthews' remarkable contribution has given the West Indies a strong platform in the opening ODI.
