The Hayley Matthews-led side suffered a heartbreaking whitewash (3-0) in the recently concluded three-match T20I series against Australia under the new era of skipper Sophie Molineux. A 43-run defeat in the 1st T20I, falling short by 17 runs in the 2nd clash, and the rain gods interrupted in the final game of the series, snatching the opportunity for the home side to avoid a whitewash as they were 40 runs short of the DLS score in the run chase of 212 at the time of rain interruption.
The series scoreline might not reflect the improvement and the fight shown by the West Indians, but in almost every game, they had the visitors under pressure at some point, but were unfortunately unable to seal those phases in the game that were crucial for the Hayley Matthews-led unit to emerge triumphant.
Head-to-Head (ODIs):
Total Matches Played: 18
Australia Wins: 16
West Indies: 1
N/R: 1
The numbers suggest continued dominance of Australia against the West Indies in the ODI format, with 16 wins from 18 games, which also includes one washed-out game in October 2023. However, with pride at stake for the home side, led by skipper Hayley Matthews, particularly after suffering a humiliating 3-0 whitewash in the T20I series on home soil. The West Indies have only one solitary win to show for their efforts, which came in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2013 on 13th February 2013, at Bandra, Mumbai, when Deandra Dottin’s heroics (60 off 67 balls) with the bat and Stafanie Taylor’s majestic spell (10-1-26-2), stunned the Jodie Fields-led Aussies by sealing the game by 8 runs.
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, 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, and Zaida James.
Where to Watch: West Indies Vs Australia Women – 1st ODI
Date: 27th March 2026 (Friday).
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 – 11:30 PM IST.
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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