Australia’s journey through the first two T20Is against hosts West Indies has been defined by clinical consistency, but the gap between the sides narrowed significantly in the second outing.
In the series opener, a vintage Beth Mooney (79 off 55) masterclass and Alana King’s mesmerizing spell of 3/14 saw the Aussies defend 164 with a comfortable 43-run margin. The second match followed a nearly identical script in the first innings—Australia again posted 164, thanks to a brisk 39 from Georgia Voll and Ellyse Perry’s steady 42—but the chase was far from routine. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews roared back into form with a defiant 56, and with Deandra Dottin clearing the ropes late in the evening, the Windies pushed the visitors until the final few overs before eventually falling 17 runs short.
Heading into the T20I series finale, the West Indies face a race against time regarding the fitness of Chinelle Henry, whose thumb injury in the last game left a massive void in their bowling attack. For the hosts to salvage a win, they must find a way to dismantle Alana King, who has been the undisputed star of the tour so far with five wickets. Australia, meanwhile, may use this dead rubber to manage the workload of Ashleigh Gardner as she nurses a minor hamstring concern, potentially giving more responsibility to their rising stars.
Head-to-Head (T20Is):
- Total Matches Played – 18
- West Indies Wins – 2
- Australia Wins – 16
The history between these two sides reads like a David vs. Goliath story, with Australia’s 16–2 lead in the head-to-head tally painting a picture of sheer dominance. However, those numbers don’t quite capture the all-or-nothing nature of the West Indies’ successes. When the Caribbean side does manage to topple the Aussies, it usually happens in legendary fashion—most notably their iconic 2016 World T20 final victory and Hayley Matthews’ record-breaking chase in 2023. While Australia enters as the overwhelming statistical favorite, the Windies have a knack for turning these rare wins into moments that define the sport
Squads:
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Zaida James
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux, Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia Wilson
Where to Watch: West Indies Women vs Australia Women – 3rd T20I
Date – March 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time – 4:00 AM IST
Venue – Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details:
India – FanCode
Australia – Every match of the tour will be available live and exclusive on ESPN via Disney+. For those following along from back home, the first ball is expected at 8:00 AM AEDT on Friday morning.
Caribbean – Fans can tune in to Flow Sports or the Windies Cricket YouTube channel for local coverage.
Australia Women vs West Indies Women Fixtures:
1st T20I – March 20: Kingstown – Australia Women won by 43 runs
2nd T20I – March 22: Kingstown – Australia Women won by 17 runs
3rd T20I – March 24: Kingstown – 4 AM IST
1st ODI – March 27: Basseterre – 11:30 PM IST
2nd ODI – March 29: Basseterre – 11:30 PM IST
3rd ODI – April 2: Basseterre – 11:30 PM IS
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