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West Indies Women Fined for Slow Over-Rate in T20I Loss to Australia

The West Indies women's cricket team has been fined 10% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first T20I against Australia. Match referee Reon King imposed the sanction after the hosts were found two overs short. Australia secured a commanding 43-run victory, with Beth Mooney's 79 earning her Player of the Match honors. The teams will next meet in the final T20I before a three-match ODI series.

Key Points: West Indies Women Fined for Slow Over-Rate vs Australia

  • 10% match fee fine
  • Two overs short of required rate
  • Australia won by 43 runs
  • Beth Mooney Player of the Match
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West Indies women team fined for slow over-rate in first T20I against Australia

West Indies women's team fined 10% match fee for slow over-rate in first T20I against Australia, who won by 43 runs.

"players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl - ICC Code of Conduct"

Kingstown, March 23

The West Indies women's cricket team have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first T20I against Australia at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent.

Match referee Reon King of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Emirates International Panel imposed the sanction after the hosts were found two overs short of the required rate, even after accounting for time allowances, the ICC reported.

As per Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which states that for minimum over-rate offences, players are fined five per cent of their match fee for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews admitted the offence and accepted the sanction, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Lauren Agenbag and Jacquline Williams, along with third umpire Candace La Borde and fourth umpire Maria Abbott.

Australia women secured a commanding 43-run victory over the West Indies in that match.

Batting first, Australia Women posted a competitive total on the board, with Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry putting up a disciplined performance to set the tone early in the series. The innings was built on steady partnerships and timely acceleration, ensuring a challenging target for the visitors.

In response, West Indies Women struggled to keep up with the required run rate, losing wickets at regular intervals, which ultimately derailed their chase. Australia's Beth Mooney was named Player of the Match for her brilliant half-century.

Coming to the match, Australia Women posted 164/6 in 20 overs after Mooney played a top knock of 79 off 55 deliveries, including seven fours and two sixes.

Ace all-rounder Ellyse Perry played a fighting knock of 36 off 32 balls, with two fours and one six, as Australia crossed the 160-run mark in their innings. Apart from these two, none of the batters crossed the 10-run mark.

For the West Indies Women, Deandra Dottin (3/35), Chinelle Henry (2/28), and Jahzara Claxton (1/24) were among the wicket-takers.

Chasing 165, opener Qiana Joseph (45 off 39 balls, with seven fours and one six) played a fighting knock, but a brilliant bowling performance by Australia Women restricted the hosts to just 121/6 in 20 overs, losing the contest one-sidedly.

For Australia Women, Kim Garth (1/17), Alana King (3/14), and Georgia Wareham (2/14) were among the wicket-takers.

The two sides are set to meet in the final T20I on Monday before shifting focus to a three-match ODI series in Basseterre.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Respect to Hayley Matthews for admitting the offence straight away. Saves everyone's time. The ICC rules are clear, 5% per over. Hope this makes teams more disciplined. The match itself sounds like it was a one-sided affair.
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Priyanka N
As an Indian fan, I feel for the West Indies team. We've seen our men's team face similar fines. It's a tough rule, but necessary to keep the game moving. The Australian women's team is just a powerhouse, yaar. 🇦🇺
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Aman W
The fine is a small thing. The bigger picture is the gulf between the teams. 121/6 while chasing 165 shows a lack of firepower. Where is the West Indies' famous flair? Hope they bounce back in the next match.
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Kimberly X
Good to see the rules being applied consistently across men's and women's cricket. The officiating team had two women umpires on-field too, which is great for the sport's growth. Alana King's figures of 3/14 were brilliant!
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Vikram M
Honestly, the slow over-rate fine feels a bit harsh when the team is already getting thrashed on the field. They lost the match fee *and* the match. Double punishment! But rules are rules, I suppose. Focus on the cricket now.

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