West Indies Women, led by Stafanie Taylor, won the toss and elected to bat. Openers Taylor and Juliana Nero got the team off to a steady start, until Taylor was caught and bowled by ChamaniSeneviratne on 13. This brought big hitters DeandraDottin and then Daley to the crease. In her 28-ball 48, Daley struck four fours and one six.
ShashikalaSiriwardena was the leading wicket taker for Sri Lanka, taking two wickets for 12 runs.
Sri Lanka Women replied with 104-8 off their 20 overs.Opener PrasadaniWeerakkodi scored a measured 29 off 41 balls, before being run out by Daly. ShashikalaSiriwardena showed off her all round capabilities, hitting 33 off 24 balls, including three fours and one six.
The best bowlers for West Indies Women were Anisa Mohammed and Stafanie Taylor, who each took two wickets. West Indies Women won by 23 runs, and take a 1-0 series lead. The Player of the Match award went to Shanel Daley (West Indies).
