"We are not intimidated at all.
They have won the trophy three times. We have nothing to lose. We have to go
there and be positive. We definitely want to grasp this opportunity and win the
cup for the first time," Taylor said at the pre-match media conference.
The 24-year-old has been
instrumental for her side's success in the ongoing tourney. Her all-round
abilities as an opener and an off-spinner has helped the West Indies in crucial
times.
"We're very much excited. This
is a first final for us, there will be a lot of nerves around. We just have to
try and remain calm and composed, go out there and fight for it," she
stated.
However, Taylor also lauded the Australians
who have been on a roll in the tournament with their captain Meg Lanning
leading from the front. They have won every World T20 since 2010.
What I really like about the Australians is that
they're fearless in everything that they do. They keep fighting. We're trying
to instill that. It's about just going out there and playing your natural
game."
Taylor also stated making it to the final is
like a dream coming true."It means a lot. It's difficult to explain in
words how much it would mean. We never been to any final before. For us, to get
this one would be like a dream come true," she said.
She further went on to say that their shocking
one-wicket loss to England Women in the group stages where they chased down a
modest 109 was the turning point in the competition.
"There were so many close games. I think
England was the turning point for us, from thereon we could turn it
around," she said.Taylor played a masterstroke by promoting Britney Cooper
at No.3 in the semi-final against New Zealand. Her maiden half-century, a
48-ball 61, propelled them to a winning total of 143/6.
"In T20s, you have to be flexible. You have only
20 overs. You have to act depending on the situation, see which batter is
suitable. Last game it really helped us. We needed somebody to go and push the
score. She did just that. That was a fantastic knock. Everyone would have been
surprised."
Taylor added if they win the final on Sunday they are
going to dance like the way the men's team does.
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