MARSA – The Isle of Man Women delivered a record-breaking performance to secure a massive 205-run victory over Serbia Women in the 5th match of the Women’s Valletta Cup at Marsa Sports Club. The match saw several records being shattered as Isle of Man Women dominated both with the bat and the ball.
After electing to bat first, Isle of Man Women posted a formidable total of 267/3 in their 20 overs. Lucy Barnett led the charge with an unbeaten 88 off 50 balls, the highest individual score for Isle of Man Women in WT20Is, surpassing her previous record of 65. She was well-supported by Caitlin Henery, who scored 71* off 45 balls. Serbia’s Ana Mesarovic, despite conceding 62 runs, took 2 wickets.
In response, Serbia Women struggled against the relentless Isle of Man bowling attack, managing only 62 runs before being bowled out in 16 overs. Ana Mesarovic top-scored with 35*, setting a new record for the highest individual score for Serbia Women in WT20Is. Joanne Hicks was the pick of the bowlers for Isle of Man, claiming 4/10 in her 4 overs.
Key Records in the Match:
- Lucy Barnett’s 88 is the highest individual score in WT20Is for Isle of Man Women, surpassing her own record of 65.
- Ana Mesarovic’s 35 is the highest individual score in WT20Is for Serbia Women, surpassing Sladjana Matijevic’s 30.
- Lucy Barnett set a new record for most runs in boundaries (60) in an innings for Isle of Man Women, surpassing her previous record of 42.
- Ana Mesarovic conceded the most runs in an innings (62) in WT20Is for Serbia Women, surpassing Nadja Nojic’s 49.
- Jovicevic set a new record for most ducks (4) in WT20Is for Serbia Women, surpassing Teodora Martic’s 3.
- Joanne Hicks set a new record for most catches by a fielder (7) in WT20Is for Isle of Man Women, surpassing Lucy Barnett’s 6.
Brief Scores:
Isle of Man Women: 267/3 in 20 overs (Lucy Barnett 88*, Caitlin Henery 71*; Ana Mesarovic 2/62)
Serbia Women: 62 all out in 16 overs (Ana Mesarovic 35*; Joanne Hicks 4/10, Catherine Perry 2/6)
Result: Isle of Man Women won by 205 runs.
Player of the Match: Lucy Barnett (Isle of Man Women) – 88* (50)
