The Australia Women heading into the series finale against West Indies have all the momentum after two clinical performances in St. Kitts. In the series opener, Australia put on a batting masterclass, racking up a massive 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 quite as explosive, Beth Mooney’s steady 65 and Georgia Wareham’s all-round brilliance, picking up 3 wickets after a handy cameo with the bat, ensured a comfortable 90-run victory. These back-to-back wins have not only sealed the series for the visitors but also extended their remarkable dominance over the West Indies, leaving them just one win away from a clean sweep.
Head-to-Head (ODIs):
- Total Matches Played – 20
- Australia Wins – 18
- West Indies Wins – 1
- N/R – 1
The lopsided nature of this rivalry is perhaps best illustrated by the historical head-to-head record, which paints a picture of near-total Australian dominance. Out of the 20 One Day Internationals (ODIs) contested between these two sides, Australia has emerged victorious on 18 occasions, leaving West Indies with just a solitary win to their name. With one match ending in a No Result, the statistical mountain the hosts have to climb becomes even more apparent. This track record highlights not just a gap in current form, but a long-standing psychological edge that the Aussies bring into every encounter, making any Caribbean breakthrough a truly historic event.
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
Where to Watch: West Indies Women vs Australia Women – 3rd ODI
Date: April 2nd, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 11:30 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)
Series schedule:
1st T20I – March 20: Kingstown – Australia Women won by 43 runs
2nd T20I – March 22: Kingstown – Australia Women won by 17 runs
3rd T20I – March 24: Kingstown – Australia Women won by 40 runs
1st ODI – March 27: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. Australia won the game by 103 runs
2nd ODI – March 29: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts – Australia won by 90 runs
3rd ODI – April 2: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts – 11:30 PM IST
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