Matthews leads Windies’ charge in Harare

West Indies Women made a dominant start to their tour of Zimbabwe, cruising to a commanding 99-run victory over the hosts in the first One Day International (ODI) in Harare.

After winning the toss and electing to bat, the regional side powered to 299 for six in their allotted 50 overs. The total was the second-highest for West Indies in the format, bettered only by the 368 scored against Sri Lanka in 2013.

Opener Matthews was dismissed with five balls remaining in the innings, having stroked 182 from 156 deliveries, including 26 fours and two sixes.