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West Indies Women’s winning captain – Hayley Matthews says the bowlers did a pretty good job pinning New Zealand back at regular intervals and felt it was a good wicket to bat. He admits they were a bit behind the course, but says having the wickets in hand and setting up the batter was crucial. He heaps praise on Campbell, calling her innings fantastic and noting how emotional she gets given the heart and fight she plays with, adding that she stuck with it despite struggling at one stage. If we do it without Taylor and Henry, he says it means a lot because people tend to associate the West Indies with just a handful of names, so to see someone like Aaliyah Alleyne step up with the ball gives the team a lot of confidence. He adds that once these players return, the side’s potential is limitless. Regarding his own condition, he says that he is fine, just a little crampy. When asked about Taylor and Henry, she revealed that they were being watched day by day and weren’t too far away, so there is hope that they could be back for another match. Of Campbell, she says she kept telling her they needed to increase the run rate, and even when it didn’t quite work, the team trusted her fully because they knew the longer she batted, the easier it would be. She adds that Campbell has a lot of confidence and kept reassuring her that everything will turn out fine in the end. When asked what this win means for their qualification chances, she said it’s really exciting and spirits are high, but stresses that it’s the World Cup and they can’t afford to lose focus. When it’s Scotland’s turn, he says they can’t take anyone lightly and must stay sharp and enjoy the celebration without complacency.