1st ODI: West Indies Women vs Australia Women – Squads, Preview and Live Streaming Details

As the West Indies and Australia get ready to play in the first ODI at Warner Park, attention is again turning to the longer format following a one-sided T20 series. After completing a clinical 3-0 sweep in the T20s, which was topped off with Georgia Voll’s incredible first international century, Australia is extremely confident going into this leg. The West Indies, under Hayley Matthews’ leadership, will be eager to start over. The 50-over game gives them more time to construct innings and build pressure, something they’ll need to do if they want to stop the Australian juggernaut, even though they had trouble keeping up in the shortest format.

For the hosts, the history between these two sides presents a scary tale. Australia has been virtually unbeatable, winning 12 of their 13 meetings, while the West Indies have only mustered one victory, according to head-to-head statistics. Australia’s recent ODI form also reflects this domination; they have won four of their past five games, including a spectacular display against India in which they amassed over 400 runs. Matthews and the seasoned Stafanie Taylor will be crucial to the Windies’ second-ever victory, but the middle order as a whole will need to stand up and help them against an unrelenting Australian bowling assault.

Although history indicates that Warner Park in St. Kitts can be a “low-scoring thriller” type of venue with an average score hovering around 160, it is anticipated that Kitts will offer a balanced surface. Since the surface typically gives modest turn, spinners like Alana King, who was the best bowler in the T20s, are anticipated to play a significant role here. The West Indies have a strong record at this venue, having won six of their last seven ODIs here, but Australia’s depth—even in the post-Alyssa Healy era with Sophie Molineux at the helm—is their strongest asset. We may finally witness the competitive battle the Caribbean fans have been waiting for if the hosts can take use of their local expertise and figure out a way to eliminate players like Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney early.

Squads :

Australia Women

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

West Indies Women

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

Players to watch out for :

Beth Mooney

With an impressive ODI average of 50.15 during her 95 games, Beth has been an example of consistency for Australia. She is still one of the hardest wickets to take out in world cricket, having amassed 3,210 runs and six hundreds. She demonstrated her ability to change gears with ease when she scored a career-high 138 against India, demonstrating her ability to anchor an innings. Her dependable glovework and talent for seeing holes will be crucial to Australia’s top-order domination going into this series

Georgia Wareham

With 51 wickets at a consistent economy of 4.38 in her 49 ODI appearances, “Wolfie” has developed into an essential leg-spinning all-rounder. She has gotten more deadly with the bat, recently hitting at over 107 in the format, even though her main function is to break partnerships with her deceitful flight. When she finds her groove, she can destroy a middle order, as seen by her best figures of 3/23. She will be looked to by Australia for those pivotal mid-inning breakouts and fast runs at the back end

Hayley Matthews

The captain of the West Indies, who just reached the 100-match milestone with 3,200 runs and 131 wickets in the format, is the lifeline of her team. With ten ODI hundreds, including a huge 141, and a neat bowling economy of 4.12, Hayley is a true dual-threat. Her recent performance is concerning; last month, she scored an incredible 100 against Sri Lanka. She will be the valuable wicket that the Australians are eager to take early in every game since she is leading the way

Deandra Dottin

Deandra, also referred to as the “World Boss,” recently celebrated her 150th ODI, becoming just the second woman from West India to accomplish that milestone. With her aggressive medium pace, she has amassed 3836 runs and claimed 80 wickets throughout the years, making her a formidable force. She demonstrated her value in the most recent series against Sri Lanka despite a short break, demonstrating that she still possesses the perseverance to score difficult runs and the strategic acumen to take important wickets. Her explosive power is still a game-changer, capable of turning any match upside down

Pitch Report:

Warner Park is traditionally a high-scoring venue, especially for limited-overs cricket. While there is often some early assistance for both seamers and batters, the middle overs generally favor the batting side as the track settles. With relatively short boundaries (around 65×70 meters), scores in the 170–180 range are typical, though the record has seen teams chase over 200 comfortably. Captains winning the toss often lean toward fielding first, as historical data suggests the surface remains good for chasing under lights

Weather Report:

Tomorrow’s conditions in Basseterre are expected to be mostly comfortable, with temperatures reaching a high of 26°C and dipping to 25°C at night. Expect light rain during the day and a partly cloudy night, with a 35% chance of precipitation throughout. An easterly wind will blow at 16 mph, and humidity levels are anticipated to be around 71%

Fantasy XI Predictions:

Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor

Match Details:

Date: 27th March, 2026

Time: 11:30 PM

Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, West Indies

Broadcast: The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website