Munisar Shines in ODI Defeat as West Indies Fall Short Against Australia In a match that highlighted both the struggles and moments of brilliance for the West Indies, young off-spinner Ashmini Munisar delivered a standout performance despite her team’s 90-run defeat to Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) at Warner Park on Sunday. The home crowd found reason to cheer as Munisar disrupted Australia’s strong start and showcased her talent with a crucial dismissal of star batter Ellyse Perry, though the West Indies ultimately fell short of the target of 269. Australia’s innings began with a rapid 64-run partnership between openers Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield, who combined for a blistering 64 off just under 11 overs. Their partnership laid the foundation for a total of 269 for seven, with the Australian batting lineup capitalizing on the conditions to post a competitive score. In reply, the West Indies struggled to match the pace, eventually bowled out for 179, falling well short of the target. Munisar’s performance became a bright spot in an otherwise challenging day for the home team. The young Guyanese spinner broke Australia’s dangerous opening stand with a sharp delivery that resulted in the dismissal of Voll for 23, caught at long-on. Her impact continued with a stunning one-handed return catch to dismiss Perry for a first-ball duck, a moment that drew admiration from teammates and fans alike. “I saw it, and it looked as if it was going over my head, so I think I jumped a bit early,” Munisar told CWI Media after the match. “But in the end, I still got it.” The catch, which came on the very next ball after Voll’s dismissal, was a defining moment for the West Indies bowlers. Munisar’s effort was further highlighted when she was set to complete a hat-trick, a rare achievement in cricket.#australia #west_indies #ellyse_perry #warner_park #ashmini_munisar
