ICC Women's World Cup 2017, West Indies vs Sri Lanka: 5 Talking Points

#2 Windies spinners strangle Sri Lankans

DERBY, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Merissa Aguilleira of West Indies appeals after stumping Prasadani Weerakkody of Sri Lanka during the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at The 3aaa County Ground on July 5, 2017 in Derby, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images) — *The Lankan batswomen struggled against the spinners*

It would be safe to say that the Sri Lankans were completely strangled with spin. Out of the 48 overs, 46 were bowled by spinners and they did a tremendous job. The openers were removed within the sixth over. When a partnership was looking threatening for the Windies, Anisa Mohammed deceived Chamari Atapattu.

From that position, it was always going to be difficult for the Lankans. The Windies spinners offered no freebies and their score of 229 turned out to be more than enough. Mohammed finished with figures of 10-0-39-3 and was adjudged as the Player of the Match.

Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Hayley Matthews and Shanel Daley all chipped in with wickets. They completely dried up the boundaries and mounted the pressure on the Lankan batters. Eventually, Sri Lanka could only manage 182 runs before they were bundled out.