West Indies defeat defending champions New Zealand in the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Southampton, chasing 163 and winning with one ball remaining. West Indies’ run chase is anchored by Shemaine Campbelle, who finishes unbeaten on 90 and helps steer the team to the target. The chase succeeds as New Zealand’s innings provides 163 runs to defend. Aaliyah Alleyne plays a key supporting role by taking four wickets to help restrict New Zealand during their innings. Multiple reports describe the match as a high-tempo contest, with West Indies reaching the winning score quickly and sealing the result late in the chase. Campbelle’s unbeaten knock is central to the victory, and the win is recorded as a seven-wicket success for West Indies. The Times of India also notes the result as an upset and mentions West Indies’ prior semifinal loss, framing the victory as a turnaround for the team. Overall, the sources agree that Campbelle’s 90* and Alleyne’s four-wicket spell are decisive factors in West Indies’ triumph.