Australia heads into this 3rd and final T20I against West Indies with an unassailable 2-0 lead, though the two matches told slightly different stories. In the series opener, a masterclass from Beth Mooney (79 off 55) and a clinical spell by Alana King (3/14) saw the Aussies defend 164 with ease, winning by 43 runs. The second T20I followed a similar script in terms of the target—Australia again posted exactly 164—but the chase was much tighter. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews kept her side in the hunt with a defiant 56, and with Deandra Dottin clearing the ropes late in the game, the hosts gave Australia a genuine scare before eventually falling 17 runs short.
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
Players to watch out:
Ellyse Perry
Across the first two matches of the series, Ellyse Perry has looked as composed as ever, anchoring the middle order with 78 runs at an average of 39.00. Her strike rate of 130.00 shows she is finding the gaps with ease, having already sent the ball to the fence 8 times alongside a clean maximum. She remains the steady heartbeat of the Australian lineup, balancing aggression with the tactical awareness needed to control the tempo of the game.
Hayley Matthews
The West Indies skipper continues to lead from the front, providing the explosive starts her team relies on with 67 runs in her two outings so far. While her average sits at 33.50, it is her raw power that stands out, evidenced by the 4 sixes she has already hammered over the ropes. With a strike rate of 115.52, Matthews is clearly looking to take the game to the Australian bowlers every time she steps into the middle.
Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin has made a significant impact with the ball in this series, picking up 4 wickets at a steady average of 16.25. She has been a consistent workhorse for the West Indies, sending down 8 full overs and showing a knack for breaking partnerships at crucial moments. Although she has been a bit more expensive than the specialist spinners, her ability to prize out wickets makes her a constant threat in the bowling attack.
Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham has been incredibly efficient in her restricted role, snaring 3 wickets in just 6 overs of work. Her economy and control have been exceptional, reflected in a bowling average of just 10.00 and conceding only 30 runs in total. She has a way of strangling the scoring rate while subtly forcing batters into mistakes, making her an invaluable asset for Australia in the middle phases of the innings.
Pitch:
The surface at Arnos Vale Ground is traditionally known for its slow and balanced nature, often making it a tactical battleground rather than a high-scoring paradise. While there is some initial pace and bounce for the seamers, the deck tends to flatten out and dry as the match progresses, significantly bringing spinners into play.
Weather:
The conditions in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will be mostly cloudy with a high of 27°C, a low of 26°C, and a 20% chance of rain.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham
Match Details:
Date – March 24, 2026
Time – 4:00 AM IST
Venue – Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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