australia women Have performed brilliantly throughout this tour, having already clinched the T20 series (3-0) and now taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in this ODI series. For spectators, today’s clash at Warner Park is all about the cruelty factor, completing a whitewash for the second consecutive series. For west indiesIt’s a point of pride and the last chance to find a chink in the Australian armor before the tour concludes.
Australia women enter this final match in a state of total dominance, having demolished the hosts with clinical precision to secure 103-run and 90-run wins in the first two matches. Their top order appears to be immaculately organised, providing the platform for a spin department that has proven almost untouchable in Caribbean conditions.
In contrast, the West Indies women suffer from a lack of consistency; Whereas Stephanie TaylorHis maiden century in the series opener provided a rare spark of brilliance, before a middle-order collapse in the second game exposed a glaring weakness. As they enter the third ODI, the hosts will be looking for tactical answers to counter the world-class Australian bowling attack, which is giving them very little breathing room.
WI-W vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: 2 April; 2.00 pm local time / 6.00 pm GMT / 11.30 pm IST
- venue: Warner Park, Basseterre, St. Kitts
WI-W vs AUS-W, head-to-head record in ODI
Matches played: 20 | Australia won: 18 | west indies won: 1 | no results: 1
warner park pitch report
Warner Park in Basseterre is traditionally a high-scoring ground, characterized by its relatively short boundaries, which often encourage batsmen to take aggressive risks during the powerplay. While the surface generally offers genuine bounce and good grip initially, recent matches in this series show that the pitch is starting to turn more as the game progresses. The spinners have received significant purchase, especially in the second innings, making it difficult for the team chasing the target to consolidate in the middle overs. Expect a strong deck that rewards stroke play early on, but batsmen will need to be technically strong against high quality spin as the match progresses.
Also read: Georgia Wareham stars brilliantly as Australia leads West Indies 2-0 in ODI series
Squad:
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (captain), Kianna Joseph, Shamaine Campbell (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Genelia Glasgow, Aliya Alleyne, Afi Fletcher, Ashmini Muniser, Karishma Ramharrack, Shaunisha Hector, Jahzara Claxton, Realiana Grimmond, Shunelle Sauv.
Australia Women: Georgia Vole, Phoebe LichfieldBeth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashley Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcey Brown, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia Wilson, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey.
WI-W vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- Australia’s powerplay score: 50-70
- Australia’s total score: 320-340
Case 2:
- Australia won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 40-60
- West Indies’ total score: 260-290
Match result: The team bowling first wins the competition.
Also read: West Indies vs Australia, Women’s ODI Series: Schedule, Team, Broadcast and Live Streaming Details
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