on the 20thth At 4:00 AM IST, West Indies Women will take on Australia Women in the 1st T20I match of the Australia Women Tour of West Indies 2026 at the Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent.
Get the best WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe t20 Australia Women West Indies Tour 2026 Match. Expert analysis and more.
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WI-W vs AUS-W Match Preview:
The stage is set for an exciting three-match T20I series as West Indies Women host world number one Australia Women. The series is scheduled to begin on Thursday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM IST at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St. Vincent. As both the teams begin their final preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup in England, this encounter serves as an important litmus test for the “Maroon Warriors” against the defending champions.
Meanwhile, historical statistics highlight a period of significant dominance for the visitors in this head-to-head rivalry. Australia women have won 14 of their 16 T20 matches against the West Indies. However, the hosts can recall their historic 7-wicket win in 2023, where they successfully chased the target of 213 runs – the most successful target in the history of Women’s T20I. So, while Australia holds the statistical edge, West Indies have proved that they have the firepower to pull off great upsets.
West Indies Women enter this series looking to bounce back from a challenging 2-0 series defeat to Sri Lanka earlier this month. They rely heavily on the excellent all-round abilities of captain Hayley Matthews, who has returned to full fitness after shoulder surgery. Additionally, the team is strengthened by the experience of Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor, both of whom are vital to the stability of the team’s middle order. Additionally, the inclusion of 17-year-old Ebony Brathwaite and 19-year-old Jahzara Claxton provides a youthful spark to a team looking to take advantage of their home conditions in St. Vincent.
However, despite the recent T20 series loss to India on home soil, Australia Women arrive in the Caribbean with immense confidence. They have a new leadership group in place with Sophie Molyneux stepping in as captain while recovering from a minor back injury. The team remains strong with the addition of veteran Ellyse Perry as well as power-hitters like Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield. Additionally, the bowling department looks lethal with the addition of rising star Lucy Hamilton, who is set to make her T20I debut. Furthermore, the visitors intend to take advantage of their superior depth to take an early lead in the series.
Therefore, both the teams will fight with all their might to decide the momentum of the series from the very first ball. West Indies Women aim to use their aggressive top order to put pressure on the Australian bowlers at the start of the powerplay. Furthermore, Australia Women intend to take advantage of their tactical discipline and clinical finishing to ensure victory and maintain their status as the world’s premier white-ball unit.
WI-W vs AUS-W head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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west indies women |
2 |
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australia women |
14 |
WI-W vs AUS-W Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
sunny |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
101 |
Records of chasing teams:
WI-W vs AUS-W Playing 11 (Expected):
West Indies Women Playing 11:
1) Ebony Brathwaite
2) Kiana Joseph
3) Diandra Dottin
4) Hayley Matthews ©
5) Jahzara Claxton
6)Chinelle Henry
7) Shamaine Campbell (Wicketkeeper)
8) Zaida James
9) Shawnisha Hector
10) Afi Fletcher
11) Karishma Ramharaik
australia women playing 11: :
1) Beth Mooney (Wicketkeeper)
2) Georgia Vol.
3) Phoebe Lichfield
4)Ellyse Perry
5) Sophie Molyneux ©
6) Ashley Gardner
7) Georgia Wareham
8) Tahlia McGrath
9) Nicola Carey
10) Kim Garth
11) Alana King
WI-W vs AUS-W Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Beth Mooney – The left-handed wicketkeeper batsman for Australia Women has been exceptional, scoring 3,438 runs with several centuries and half-centuries. |
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Hayley Matthews – West Indies Women rely on this right-handed batsman who also bowls off-breaks and has scored 3,017 runs in her career, taking 114 wickets. |
Raises up:
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Ellyse Perry – Australia Women’s right-handed batsman, who also bowls right-arm medium pace and has scored 2,201 runs in T20Is with 126 wickets. |
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Ashley Gardner – The Australian right-handed batsman also bowls right-arm off-break and has scored 1,482 runs while taking 81 wickets in her T20 career. |
Budget Selection:
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Kianna Joseph – Left-handed batsman for the West Indies women’s team, who also bowls slow left-arm orthodox bowling and has contributed 404 runs with 6 wickets. |
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Karishma Ramharrack – The right-arm off-break bowler of the West Indies women’s team has performed brilliantly with the ball, taking 38 wickets in her T20 career. |
WI-W vs AUS-W Australia Women Tour of West Indies 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Hayley Matthews and Beth Mooney |
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vice captain |
Ashley Gardner and Elise Perry |
WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Beth Mooney
- Batsmen – Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Lichfield, Georgia Woll, Ebony Brathwaite
- All-rounders – Hayley Matthews©, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Ashley Gardner (vice-captain), Chinelle Henry
- Bowler – Afi Fletcher

WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Beth Mooney ©
- Batsmen – Ellyse Perry (Vice Captain), Kianna Joseph, Georgia Vol.
- Allrounders – Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Ashley Gardner, Chinelle Henry
- Bowlers- Afi Fletcher, Alana King, Karishma Ramharaik

WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Australia Women tour of West Indies 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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L Hamilton |
6.0 credit |
No |
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M Mangroo |
6.5 credits |
No |
WI-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Australia Women Tour of West Indies 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
hayley matthews |
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gl captaincy option |
beth mooney |
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choice of punt |
Karishma Ramharaik and Kiana Joseph |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-5-1 |
WI-W vs AUS-W Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the head-to-head record, Australia women’s team is expected to win this match.


