WI W vs MA W: The West Indies ensured qualification for the Super Six stage of the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025 after a critical encounter in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, beating the host nation, Malaysia, by 53 runs. The match was effectively a virtual knockout for both sides as West Indies came back from a modest total to bowl Malaysia out for just 59, thus ensuring they finished third in Group A.
The team was eliminated from the tournament with this result, ending the group at the very bottom with three defeats in three matches played.
Samara Ramnath Stuns with Ball to Take West Indies to Victory in WI W vs MA W match
The match’s best performance was that of the captain and allrounder of West Indies, Samara Ramnath. Even though her batting input was only good enough for 5 runs at number one, her bowling was absolutely superb and completely turned the tables in favor of West Indies.
Ramnath’s 4 for 6 proved to be the wrecking ball that saw off Malaysia’s batting order; as such, it made her a standout bowler of the entire tournament. Her performance was only bettered by India’s Vaishnavi Sharma and Scotland’s Maisie Maceira, who both claimed five-wicket hauls in the current edition.
Ramnath started when Malaysia was still close to the target at 38 for 2 after 10 overs. However, she triggered a dramatic collapse in which Malaysia lost eight wickets for just 21 runs as they could not cope with the accurate and testing bowling of Ramnath. All four of her wickets were either bowled or lbw, showing her ability to outsmart the opponents.
Turning Point: Ramnath’s Double Strike in WI W vs MA W
Ramnath’s calm moment was in the 12th over when she won a double breakthrough. First, she dismissed the Malaysia skipper, as her opponent, Nur Daniya Syuhada, had earlier knocked Ramnath over with the ball during the West Indies’ innings. Ramnath then dismissed Nur Izzatul Syafiqa by a trap in front as Malaysia slipped into deep trouble at 38 for 4.
Her dominance continued in her next over, where she removed Suabika Manivannan to leave the hosts reeling at 42 for 5. Fellow offspinners Naijanni Cumberbatch and Erin Deane also joined the attack, taking a combined total of four wickets in the subsequent three overs, further sealing Malaysia’s fate. Ramnath wrapped up the innings in the 18th over, completing the rout and ensuring West Indies’ place in the next stage of the tournament.
West Indies’ Modest Total Proves Enough in WI W vs MA W
Earlier in the match, West Indies had been put into bat and struggled to build momentum. Despite a steady start, they found it difficult to accelerate in the latter stages of their innings. However, captain Ramnath’s opening partner, Assabi Callender, played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings. Callender was the top scorer for her side, scoring a sedate 30 off 42 balls as West Indies reached 112 for 7 from their allotted 20 overs.
Despite the target of 113 not being a huge one, West Indies’ total proved to be more than enough thanks to their dominant bowling performance.
Malaysia’s Disappointment and West Indies’ Qualification in WI W vs MA W
For Malaysia, this loss marked the end of their journey in the tournament as they finished at the bottom of Group A with no wins from their three matches. The hosts could not recover from the pressure imposed by the West Indies bowlers, particularly Ramnath, and fell short of the target by a considerable margin.
With India and Sri Lanka already qualifying for the Super Six from Group A, the West Indies’ victory ensures that they will join the top two teams in advancing to the next stage of the tournament.
West Indies’ comprehensive 53-run victory over Malaysia saw them progress to the Super Six stage of the Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup 2025. Captain Samara Ramnath was the hero of the match, delivering an exceptional bowling performance with 4 for 6 to dismantle Malaysia’s batting. While West Indies’ batting performance was underwhelming, the bowlers stepped up, ensuring a dominant win.
Malaysia, on the other hand, was eliminated, finishing bottom of the group with three losses. With India and Sri Lanka already through, West Indies will look to build on this victory as they prepare for the challenges of the Super Six stage.
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