New Delhi, June 14: “The fruit of patience is sweet.” This saying resonated with West Indies batter Shamen Campbell during the fourth match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. After 122 innings, she finally scored her maiden half-century in T20 International cricket, arriving at just the right moment.
In a crucial match against the defending champions, New Zealand, Campbell played a pivotal role in securing a 7-wicket victory for the West Indies. Chasing a target of 163 runs, the Caribbean team successfully reached their goal in 19.5 overs, losing only 3 wickets. After Kiana Joseph was dismissed for just 2 runs, Campbell stood firm at the crease, guiding her team to victory.
She delivered an impressive performance, scoring an unbeaten 90 runs off 62 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. This marked Campbell’s first half-century in T20 International cricket, making her the player with the most innings played before achieving this milestone. Overwhelmed with emotion after the win, Campbell couldn’t hold back her tears on the field, while her teammates comforted her and congratulated her on the remarkable innings.
The West Indies’ chase did not start well, as Kiana Joseph fell early. However, Hayley Matthews and Campbell formed a crucial partnership, adding 74 runs for the second wicket off 61 balls. Matthews contributed 48 runs from 37 balls, hitting 6 fours and a six. Deandra Dottin managed only 6 runs before being dismissed, while Jahzara Claxton remained not out with 5 runs.
Earlier, New Zealand posted a total of 162 runs after losing 6 wickets in their 20 overs. Brooke Halliday was the top scorer for the Kiwi team with 40 runs, while Isabella Gaze added 39 runs off 29 balls. Sophie Devine scored 22 runs off 15 balls, and Maddy Green finished not out with 35 runs from 22 balls. On the bowling front, West Indies’ Alia Elene was outstanding, taking 4 wickets for just 27 runs.
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