Women's T20 World Cup: West Indies avoid Thailand upset in Perth

Women's T20 World Cup: West Indies avoid Thailand upset in Perth

By Amy Lofthouse

BBC Sport at the Waca

Thailand gave West Indies a scare before being beaten by seven wickets on their global debut at the Women's T20 World Cup in Perth.

Thailand, who came through qualifying last year, made 78-9 from their 20 overs, with spinner Stafanie Taylor taking 3-13.

However, Naruemol Chaiwai's superb direct hit to dismiss Lee-Ann Kirby sparked a mini-collapse that saw West Indies fall to 27-3.

But Shemaine Campbelle overturned an lbw decision to ensure she and captain Taylor got Windies over the line with 20 balls remaining.

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