The West Indies Women will face Australia with an unchanged squad, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed.
The Maroon Warriors will take on the world’s top-ranked side at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground from March 19–23 with the same lineup that impressed during the recent home series against Sri Lanka, which provided valuable match experience for the Caribbean outfit.
The series also serves as a key preparation for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Kingdom later this year, giving the squad a vital opportunity to test its combinations and form against elite competition.
Sri Lanka secured the three-match ODI series 2–1, but West Indies responded in style in the final encounter when captain Hayley Matthews produced a superb century, to leadthe team to a memorable six-wicket victory and prevent a clean sweep.
The squad blends proven match-winners with exciting young talent. Senior stars Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and captain Hayley Matthews bring experience and firepower, while wicketkeeper-batter Shemaine Campbelle stands on the verge of a milestone, expected to earn her 150th T20 International cap during the series. Emerging prospects Eboni Brathwaite (17) and Jahzara Claxton (19) add youthful energy as the West Indies look to challenge Australia’s dominance and build momentum in a pivotal year of whiteball cricket.
Head Coach Shane Deitz welcomed the opportunity to face the world’s best in Caribbean conditions.
“We’re really excited about the opportunity to play the number one ranked ODI and T20 team in the world. It’s just before the World Cup, so it’s a great opportunity to see where we are in our preparation. Playing against the best team in the world, we can see where our deficiencies are and where things are working well as we look forward to the tournament in June in England.”
He added, “It’s going to be a very tough series, but the players are up for the challenge. We haven’t played them in a competitive match since October 2023, so it’ll be good to see the progression of the team since that last meeting, namely in how much we’ve improved in certain areas and where we still need to improve moving forward. Our players are ready to show their skills and demonstrate the talent in this West Indies group. It’s going to be a fantastic tour and entertaining for everyone.”
Following the T20Is, the teams will travel to Warner Park in St Kitts and Nevis for a three-match ODI series.
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The full squad:
Hayley Matthews (captain), Chinelle Henry (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack and Stafanie Taylor.
