West Indian women and Australian Women Move from the T20I leg to the 50-over format, starting with the three-match ODI series at Warner Park today. Australia enter the T20Is as heavy favorites after a clinical 3-0 sweep, but West Indies will look to use their strong historical record at this particular venue to turn the tide.
Australia starts a new era in ODIs after retirement Alyssa Healy. Sophie Molineux takes the reins as captain of a side that remains incredibly deep despite some transitions. The visitors are coming off a dominant 3-0 series win against India and have maintained their momentum with a flawless T20I performance last week. Little Full Georgiafresh from the international T20 century and always consistent Beth Mooney forms a huge strike nucleus.
It’s good for West Indies to be back at Warner Park – they’ve won six of their last seven ODIs at the venue. captain Hayley Matthews remains the centerpiece of a veteran-backed team Stephanie Taylor and explosive Deandra Dottin. However, the hosts’ middle order has been fragile of late and they will have to find a way to handle Australia’s ruthless spin duo. Alan King and Ashley Gardner stay competitive.
WI-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: March 27; 14.00 local time/ 18.00 GMT/ 23.30 IST
- Location: Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
WI-W vs AUS-W Head to Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 18 | Australia won: 16 | West Indies won: 1 | No result: 1
Warner Park Pitch Report
The surface at Warner Park is known as a batting paradise, offering true bounce and a lightning-fast outfield that usually facilitates high-scoring encounters. While the fresh white ball can offer some initial swing for pacers under humid Caribbean skies, the pitch generally flattens out, allowing batsmen to thrive with relatively short boundaries. The track often slows down as the match progresses, helping the spinners who have historically been successful here by getting a sharp turn in the middle overs. Given the 30-35% chance of showers in the afternoon and dew in the evening, the toss-winning skipper will likely opt to bowl first to retain control over a potential DLS-tuned chase.
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Teams:
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafani Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector, Jahzarae Claxn, Shuelle Claxon
Australian Women: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ahleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia Wilson, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey
WI-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies win the toss first
- Australia powerplay score: 50-70
- Australia’s overall score: 280-300
Case 2:
- Australia win the toss first
- West Indies powerplay score: 40-60
- West Indies Total Score: 250-270
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition.
Also READ: Georgia Voll’s sensational century helps Australia whitewash West Indies in Women’s T20I series.
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