Taylor amongst the runs in West Indies Women practice match

West Indies and Jamaica Women's captain Stafanie Taylor has been showing good form with both bat and ball during the regional women's camp currently under way in Antigua.

In the most recent limited-overs inter-squad practice match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Taylor hit 42 from 78 deliveries, as Hayley Matthews XI posted 167 for nine in 50 overs.

Veteran leg-spinner Afy Fletcher also came good with the bat, as she smashed five fours on her way to getting an unbeaten 40.

Cherry-Ann Fraser, bowling her right-arm medium pace from the Sir Andy Roberts end, was the pick of the bowlers, with two for 20 from five overs, while left-arm spinner Steffi Soogrim picked up 2-22 to follow up her three wickets in the first match. Fast bowler Shamilia Connell was again in good form and finished with 2-30 from eight overs.

Crucial 56-run

In reply, Deandra Dottin's XI could only manage to get to 154 for eight in their 50 overs, with wicketkeeper Shemaine Campbelle scoring an even 50, which included two fours and a six.

The right-hander shared in a crucial 56-run partnership with Anisa Mohammed, who retired hurt on 26. The pair rescued the side from a spot of bother at 70 for six.

Fast bowler Shakera Selman and off-spinner Taylor combined for the one-two punch of seam and spin to scalp two wickets apiece. Selman finished with two for 13 from eight overs, while Taylor had two for 26 from eight overs.

The West Indies Women's squad is presently in Antigua for a training camp under the guidance of head coach Courtney Walsh. The 24 players will play one more match before the training camp wraps up on February 3.