JAHZARA CLAXTON HAPPY TO CONTRIBUTE IN POST-MATCH INTERVIEW

Jahzara Claxton, the 20-year-old Kittitian/Windies all-rounder made significant contributions with both bat and ball throughout the recent series versus the Zimbabwe women, finishing with 73 runs and seven wickets to emerge as one of the West Indies’ leading performers. Claxton’s impressive series began in the opening T20I, where she scored an unbeaten 31 and claimed 2/16, earning the Player of the Match award for her match-winning contribution. She continued her strong form in the second T20I, taking 3/14 while contributing four runs as the West Indies maintained their winning momentum. In the third and final T20I, Claxton produced another valuable all-round performance, taking 2/35 and then scoring 38 runs to help the West Indies complete the series sweep. Jahzara Claxton’s Series Performance 1st T20I: 31* and 2/16 — Player of the Match

2nd T20I: 4 runs and 3/14 3rd T20I: 38 runs and 2/35 Series total: 73 runs and 7 wickets In a post-match interview, while travelling on the team bus, Jahzara noted that her emotions were running high and that she was pleased to be able to contribute to her team’s winning performance. She was also happy for the experience of opening the batting at this level and pointed out that it was a learning experience, but that she was happy that she got the opportunity to exhibit her skills. She thanked her mom for her continued support and opined that she may be crying at the moment, as she usually does that when she did well. As regards her first press conference, she stated that it made her really nervous, but indicated that by the end of it, she was more comfortable.