The ODI leg of the series began in a similar fashion for the West Indies, suffering a massive defeat to concede a 1-0 lead in the series. The experience of Stafanie Taylor came to the fore as she was the lone warrior for the home side alongside Chinelle Henry. Taylor smashed an unbeaten century, 105* (129 balls), with the bat and a couple of scalps with the ball in a losing cause.
Australian opening batter Phoebe Litchfield, registering her 10th ODI half-century (77 off 72 balls) set the tone at the top of the order after skipper Sophie Molineux won the toss and opted to bat first. The whole batting unit gelled well together, chipping in with handy contributions from Georgia Voll, skipper Molineux (47 off 66 balls), who promoted herself up the order, fell three runs short of a crucial half-century. Nicola Carey (49 off 39 balls) fell 1 short of a half-century. However, it was the fireworks from Georgia Wareham (42 off 21 balls) that provided the impetus, pushing them closer to the 350-run mark, giving them a psychological edge. Australia went on to win the 1st ODI by 103 Runs and currently leads the 3-match series 1-0.
As far as the bowling department of both sides is concerned, Afy Fletcher (10-0-83-3), and Kim Garth (10-0-37-3) picked up 3 wickets each for their respective sides, while Ashleigh Gardner, Deandra Dottin, and Stafanie Taylor picked up a couple of wickets each.
The experienced quartet of Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, and Karishma Ramharack will be a vital factor in determining how the West Indians stage a comeback in the ongoing ODI series.
West Indies need to deliver a collective performance, taking full advantage of their home conditions to outsmart the Aussies with everything on the line at the same venue as the first clash of the series.
Head-to-Head (ODIs):
Total Matches Played: 19
Australia Wins: 17
West Indies Wins: 1
N/R: 1
A 103-run hammering in the 1st ODI of the ongoing series extended the gulf between these two sides. The home side, led by the inspirational skipper Hayley Matthews, would be keen to keep the series alive by winning the upcoming clash at the same venue.
Squads:
Australia Women:
Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson, Sophie Molineux ©, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Megan Schutt, and Georgia Wareham.
West Indies Women:
Hayley Matthews ©, Chenille Henry, Deandra Dottin, Realeanna Grimmond, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Ashmini Munisar, Shemaine Campbelle Campbelle (wk), Shunelle Sawh, Afy Fletcher, Shawnisha Hector, and Karishma Ramharack.
Where to Watch: West Indies Vs Australia Women 2nd ODI
Date: 29th March 2026 (Sunday)
Time: 11:30 PM IST.
Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.
Broadcast & Live Streaming Details:
India: Fancode App and website.
Australia: Disney+, Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.
Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean (ESPN, ESPN 2), and Disney+.
USA: Willow by Cricbuzz (via Thriller TV).
Australia Vs West Indies ODI Series Fixtures:
1st ODI: March 27: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. Australia won the game by 103 runs.
2nd ODI: March 29: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts – 11:30 PM IST.
3rd ODI: April 2: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts – 11:30 PM IST.
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