Isle of Man Women Cruise to Victory Over Malta Women in Valletta Cup Opener

Marsa, August 21, 2024: Isle of Man Women began their Women’s Valletta Cup campaign with a dominant 9-wicket victory over Malta Women at Marsa Sports Club. A stellar bowling performance from Catherine Perry, who claimed 4/10, led the way as Malta Women were bundled out for a mere 51 runs. Perry was rightfully named Player of the Match for her decisive contribution.

Match Report:

Malta Women Innings: After being put in to bat, Malta Women struggled from the outset, losing wickets regularly. The Isle of Man bowlers, led by Catherine Perry (4/10) and Caitlin Henery (4/6), were relentless, restricting Malta to just 51 runs in 19.3 overs. Likitha Yadav and Sneha Shankar were the top scorers for Malta, both managing only 8 runs each.

Isle of Man Women Innings: Chasing a modest target of 52, Isle of Man Women lost one early wicket but cruised to victory in just 7.4 overs. Lucy Barnett anchored the chase with an unbeaten 31 off 25 balls, ensuring a comfortable win for her side. Likitha Yadav was the only Malta bowler to take a wicket, finishing with figures of 1/9.

Key Performances:

• Catherine Perry’s Four-Wicket Haul: Perry’s 4/10 in just 2.5 overs dismantled Malta’s batting order and set up the win for Isle of Man.
• Lucy Barnett’s Steady Knock: Barnett’s 31 not out guided Isle of Man to an easy chase.

Records and Milestones:

• Joanne Hicks: Set a new record for most catches by a fielder (6) in WT20Is for Isle of Man Women, surpassing Ellan Cleator’s previous record of 5.

Brief Scores:

Malta Women: 51 all out in 19.3 overs (Caitlin Henery 4/6, Catherine Perry 4/10)

Isle of Man Women: 52/1 in 7.4 overs (Lucy Barnett 31*, Likitha Yadav 1/9)

Result: Isle Of Man Women won by 9 wickets (with 74 balls remaining)

Player of the Match: Catherine Perry for her exceptional bowling spell. 

Isle of Man Women delivered a commanding performance in their opening match, highlighting their strong bowling attack. With this emphatic win, they have set the tone for the rest of the Women’s Valletta Cup, showcasing their potential as strong contenders in the tournament.