Dottin powers Windies to victory

Deandra Dottin

SAVAR, Bangladesh, CMC – Deandra Dottin emphatically announced her return to international cricket with a scintillating unbeaten half-century as West Indies Women whipped Australia Women by 16 runs in their second and final warm-up game here yesterday.

Playing at the Krira Shikkha Protisthan No 3 Ground, West Indies tallied a competitive 144 for three off their 20 overs, with the right-handed Dottin smashing 78 from 48 balls.

In reply, Australia lost early wickets and were never really in the hunt, finishing on 128 for seven, with