England’s Women take 1-0 series lead against WI Women
West Indies Women suffered a heavy 47-run defeat to England’s Women in the first of five T20s played on Monday. England managed 163-8, thanks largely to opener Tammy Beaumont’s 62 off 49 balls.
Captain Heather Knight made 25 and Amy Jones 24 as Shakera Selman took 3-26, and Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor had two each.
In reply, West Indies were limited to 116-6 with only opener Deandra Dottin getting into double-figures, hitting 69.
The second match is set for Wednesday.