Hayley Matthews disputes caught-behind call in West Indies exit
The West Indies captain insisted she did not hit the ball after a contentious review during England's 38-run T20 World Cup win that booked a semi-final place.
Daniel Fletcher
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West Indies captain Hayley Matthews said she did not hit the ball after a disputed caught-behind decision in her side's T20 World Cup defeat by England.
The review became a flashpoint in a match England won by 38 runs to reach the semi-finals, with Matthews' frustration adding to a wider debate about technology and evidence in pressure moments.
Background
England's victory was their fourth straight in the tournament, with strong contributions from the top order securing a comfortable margin and a place in the last four.
The contested dismissal came at a key juncture, and Matthews' insistence that she had not made contact reignited questions over how marginal reviews are adjudicated.
What happens next
Defeat ended the West Indies' run in the competition, while England move on to the semi-finals carrying clear momentum.
The episode is likely to feed continuing discussion about the reliability of review technology and the pressure it places on players and officials alike.
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