With the three-match ODI series on the line, the West Indies Women face a monumental task to level the scores against a rampant Australian side. After a high-scoring opener that saw records tumble, both teams return to Warner Park for a crucial second encounter.
Australia Women enter this match with a 1-0 series lead and immense momentum. In the first ODI on March 27, the visitors flexed their batting muscles, posting a staggering 341 runs—the highest-ever Women’s ODI total recorded in the Caribbean. Their depth was the story of the day, with Phoebe Litchfield (77) and Nicola Carey (49) leading a collective effort where six batters crossed the 40-run mark.
For the West Indies, the first match was a tale of one-woman resistance. Veteran Stafanie Taylor played a magnificent, unbeaten 105*, but a lack of support from the other end saw the hosts fall 103 runs short. Captain Hayley Matthews will be desperate for her top order to fire and for her bowlers to find a way to contain an Australian lineup that seems to have no “off” switch.
WI-W vs AUS-W, 2nd ODI: Match details
- Date and Time: March 29; 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 ODIs
Matches played: 19 | Australia won: 17 | West Indies won: 1 | No result: 1
Warner Park Pitch Report
The surface at Warner Park proved to be a batter’s paradise in the opening fixture, yielding 579 runs in a single day. Expect a flat deck with consistent bounce and carry. Aggressive stroke-makers will find plenty of value for their shots, especially during the powerplay. Fast bowlers may find a hint of movement with the new ball under the early humid conditions, but it quickly becomes a toil. Spinners like Ashleigh Gardner and Afy Fletcher will be vital in the middle overs, as the pitch can offer some slow turn as the game progresses. Historically, teams at this venue prefer to chase a total.
Squads:
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Shawnisha Hector, Jahzara Claxton, Realeanna Grimmond, Shunelle Sawh
Australia Women: Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wk), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh 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, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies wins the toss and bowl first
- Australia’s powerplay score: 50-70
- Australia’s total score: 320-340
Case 2:
- Australia wins the toss and bowl first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 40-60
- West Indies’ total score: 260-290
Match result: Team bowling first to win the contest.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
