Hayley Matthews-led West Indies, hosting Sophie Molineux’s Australia for the first time since September 2019, the home side didn’t quite get off to an ideal start in the T20I opener.
The Aussies trail by spin, Alana King (4-1-14-3), and Georgia Wareham (3-0-14-2) exposed the weak links of the West Indian batting department, giving Australia a 1-0 lead courtesy of a 43-run win. However, there were some positives in the bowling department for the West Indies with the likes of Deandra Dottin (4-0-35-3), Chinelle Henry (4-0-28-2), and Jahzara Claxton (3-0-24-1) coming good for them.
The upcoming clash at the same venue is a massive opportunity for the home side to bounce back and keep the T20I series alive on Sunday.
Head-to-Head (T20Is):
- Total Matches Player – 17
- West Indies Wins – 2
- Australia Wins – 15
The numbers don’t quite suggest the character and fight shown by West Indies in a humdinger of a clash in the 1st T20I. Eventually, the visitors proved to be too good under pressure, with Beth Mooney coming to the rescue with a gritty half-century (79 off 55 balls), which proved to be the difference in the end. However, all is not lost for the home side, and skipper Hayley Matthews would be keen on taking inspiration from those couple of victories to level the series.
Squads:
West Indies Women’s Cricket Team
Hayley Matthews (C), 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 (C), 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 Vs Australia 2nd T20I
Date – March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Time – 4:00 AM IST
Venue – Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
India – FanCode
Official Streaming Partner – Prime Video
Australia/New Zealand – Expected to be streamed on Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, SKY NZ.
Caribbean – The home fans can tune in to Flow Sports or keep an eye on the West Indies official YouTube channel.
Fixtures:
1st T20I – March 20: Kingstown – Australia won by 43 runs
2nd T20I – March 22: Kingstown – 4:00 AM IST
3rd T20I – March 24: Kingstown – 4:00 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 IST
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