The Australia Women’s team heads into the series finale against hosts West Indies with all the momentum after two clinical performances in St. Kitts. In the series opener, Australia put on a batting masterclass, racking up a record 341 runs—a total that proved far too steep for the hosts despite a valiant, unbeaten century from the legendary Stafanie Taylor. The second ODI followed a similar script; although the scoring wasn’t as explosive, Beth Mooney’s steady 65 and Georgia Wareham’s all-round brilliance (39 runs and 3 wickets) ensured a comfortable 90-run victory. These back-to-back wins have not only sealed the series but also extended Australia’s remarkable winning streak against West Indies to 15 matches.
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:
Stafanie Taylor
Matching Phoebe Litchfield run-for-run is the veteran Stafanie Taylor, who has been the pillar of the West Indies batting lineup. Taylor’s statistics are bolstered by a magnificent unbeaten 105 in the first match, which remains the highest individual score of the tour. Because she remained not out in that marathon effort, her series average sits at a remarkable 123.00. While her strike rate of 76.39 reflects a more measured and anchoring approach, her presence at the crease has been vital for the hosts’ stability.
Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield has been the standout performer for Australia at the top of the order, currently leading the run-scoring charts for the series. Across her two innings, she has amassed 123 runs at an impressive average of 61.50. Her standout moment came in the opening ODI where she played a fluent knock of 77, showcasing her ability to find the gaps with 15 boundaries and two maximums. With a strike rate of 103.36, she has provided the visitors with exactly the kind of aggressive momentum they need in Caribbean conditions.
Ashleigh Gardner
On the bowling front, Ashleigh Gardner has proven why she is the top-ranked all-rounder in the world by making life difficult for the West Indian batters. She has already claimed 5 wickets in the two matches played, maintaining a phenomenal economy rate of just 3.90. Her best figures of 3/34 highlight her ability to strike in the middle overs, and her bowling average of 15.60 confirms that she is currently the most clinical bowler of the tour.
Afy Fletcher
Afy Fletcher has been equally productive with the ball, joining Gardner at the top of the wicket-taking list with 5 scalps of her own. The leg-spinner has been a constant threat, particularly in her 3/83 spell where she showed great persistence. Although her economy rate of 6.35 is higher than her Australian counterpart, her strike rate of 24.00 shows she is finding ways to break through. She continues to be the primary weapon for the West Indies when they need to disrupt the rhythmic Australian scoring.
Pitch:
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. Captains winning the toss often lean toward fielding first, as the surface remains good for chasing under lights.
Weather:
Expect mostly cloudy skies during the day with a high of 26°C and an easterly wind at 11 mph. There is a 20% chance of rain, and conditions will turn partly cloudy at night with a low of 24°C.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Molineux, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Tahlia Wilson, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Stafanie Taylor
Match Details:
Date – April 2, 2026
Time – 11:30 PM IST
Venue – Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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