And on that note it's a wrap from us. West Indies sit top of Group B, but it's back to Group A tomorrow as the action moves back to Dubai where Australia take on Pakistan in an evening affair. Be sure to join us for that, but until then, on behalf of Srinidhi and the team, this is Madushka signing off.
Hayley Matthews: "We spoke about being really disciplined with the ball and I think it was great execution in getting them to hit where we wanted them to. And then with the bat the intent, we were able to take that through the innings. It was definitely a help in going into the last match with a healthy net runrate. [Ramharack and Campbelle?] Yeah they were great. She was so good at executing and bowling to her field the entire time. We know she's one of our more experienced bowlers coming into the tournament, so it was good to see her get her rewards. [Stafanie Taylor?] I think she's got a knee problem, but they're trying to look after her really well. She's a fighter, and I think she knows how to manage her body pretty well. She's been putting up a good fight this tournament trying to stay on the park, but I think today at the water break it was just a matter of I guess realising the position we were in the game, and the fact that she could probably go off. [give her rest?] Possibly but it's a World Cup at the same time, and you kinda have to win every match you play. And after the way we went with South Africa, we know we have to be on the park winning every game thereon in. She's a crucial part of our lineup, but once again she's a fighter and I don't think any of our doctors of physios would have her out here if she wasn't up for the challenge. [England] Luckily we've got the last game of the group and more than likely we're going to have to win the game, but it's a World Cup and if you want to be competing and winning World Cups, you're going to have to beat the best teams in the World. We're up for the challenge."
Nigar Sultana: "I think we had a very good start, but in the middle we played so many dots and then we gave them so many wickets as well. [what made it harder?] Their bowlers actually bowled really well in the middle overs, and weren't giving us room to play our shots. We missed out so many singles also, which built the pressure. [learning?] There are a lot of things that we could take on as a learnings, especially you have to be positive in this kind of tournament. We have a side that's not that experienced about this kind of tournament. What we need to do is focus on our intent as a batting unit. I think the bowlers have done their job each and every game and it's our job to be strong as a batting unit. [SA game] We should look to play good cricket and get a good win. It's just a game and we just want to play as a team and take back something to remember. [fans?] It was quite amazing, away from home feels like home. So many fans came here and supported us, win or lose they cheered. It really was motivating, so we want to finish on a good note for them."
lunch : "sad to see Taylor retiring hurt, hope it's a quick recovery (even though as an SA fan I'm worried about the semis). but I'm sure all cricket fans agree that it's so awesome that Dottin is BACK!!"
Mark: "So, the upshot is that, to qualify, Bangladesh need a big win in their last game v South Africa (I guess, chasing a target in around 10 overs) and for England to lose heavily to the West Indies. Nothing to it!"
Hypocaust: "As well as the quality of the shots themselves, the clarity of Dottin's approach has been impressive at this World Cup so far. Great to see her back and in good form."
Karishma Ramharack is Player of the Match for her figures of 4 for 17: "Of course it's always good to contribute to the team. I'm just really happy I was able to do that today. It was quite slow early on and I felt like you had to vary your pace as much as possible. [mindset in the field?] We knew that they have a couple of batters who could hit the ball really well, we just had to stay patient and the wickets would come when we stay patient. [confident after the win?] Yeah of course. The way the girls went about the chase, we were really happy. I think we'll have a good couple of days off after this. [your form?] Felt I wasn't really as effective at the start of the tournament, but I'm happy to find that form."
8.41pm A statement win by the West Indies then as they brush aside Bangladesh and leap to the top of Group B on net runrate. Karishma Ramharack's four wickets set the game up and the batters finished it off in quicktime - with Deandra Dottin's pair of sixes to win the game, a really emphatic conclusion to the chase. As for Bangladesh, they're mathematically alive in the tournament, but only just.
Amogh with the glass half-full thinking we like on the site: "@Swathi .. your comments were rarely getting published on this site, and today you have 2 published comments. right time to buy a lottery ticket perhaps. you never know"
