Australia An important white-ball tour begins with a three-match T20I series today, March 19 west indies At St Vincent’s beautiful Arnos Vale grounds. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UK later this year, both teams will view this series as a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their combinations and build momentum.
All three T20Is will be played at the same venue in Kingstown before the action shifts to St Kitts for the three-match ODI series starting on March 27. The Caribbean conditions are expected to provide a good test for both sides as they prepare for the bigger challenges ahead.
This series also marks the beginning of a new era for Australia. Sophie Molineux Stepping in as all-format captain following the retirement of Alyssa Healy, taking charge of a strong squad that blends experience with fresh talent. At 28, there is big responsibility on the left-arm spin all-rounder, but he will be supported by a team that is known for its depth and consistency.
Australia comes into the series after a rare shock, having lost 2-1 to India in February. Despite this, they remain the top-ranked T20I team and will be keen to come back strongly.
Meanwhile, West Indies have retained the same 15-man squad from their recent series against Sri Lanka. led by hayley matthewsWith Chinelle Henry as his deputy, the team will look to turn things around and challenge the world’s best with a mix of experience and exciting young players.
Schedule
- 1st T20 match: March 19 – 6.30 pm local time/ 10.30 pm GMT/ 4 am IST (March 20).
- 2nd T20 match: March 21 – 6.30 pm local time / 10.30 pm GMT / 4 am IST (22 March)
- 3rd T20 match: March 23 – 6.30 pm local time / 10.30 pm GMT / 4 am IST (March 24)
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squads
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (capt), Kianna Joseph, Shamaine Campbell (w), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Janilia Glasgow, Aliya Alleyne, Shaunisha Hector, Effie Fletcher, Karishma Ramharrack, Ebony Brathwaite, Jahzara Claxton, Mandy Mangroo, Zaida James
Australia: Georgia Woll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Lichfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashley Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Darcy Brown, Alana King, Tahlia Wilson, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey.
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