Australia vs West Indies T20Is: Essential Match Details Revealed
Australia begin a short tour of the West Indies with three T20Is in St Vincent. The matches start in mid-March and lead into a three-match ODI series in St Kitts.
Schedule and broadcast
All three T20Is take place at Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent. First ball is scheduled on March 20 at 9:30am AEDT.
| Match | Venue | AEDT | Local |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Arnos Vale, St Vincent | March 20, 9:30am | March 19, 6:30pm |
| 2nd T20I | Arnos Vale, St Vincent | March 22, 9:30am | March 21, 6:30pm |
| 3rd T20I | Arnos Vale, St Vincent | March 24, 9:30am | March 23, 6:30am |
| 1st ODI | Warner Park, St Kitts | March 28, 5:00am | March 27, 2:00pm |
| 2nd ODI | Warner Park, St Kitts | March 30, 5:00am | March 29, 2:00pm |
| 3rd ODI | Warner Park, St Kitts | April 3, 5:00am | April 2, 2:00pm |
Viewers in Australia can stream every match on ESPN via Disney+. Live scores and match updates will appear on Filmogaz.com.
Squads and selection notes
Australia have named a 15-player group. Sophie Molineux leads the side as captain.
Australia
- Sophie Molineux (c)
- Ashleigh Gardner (vc)
- Tahlia McGrath (vc)
- Darcie Brown
- Nicola Carey
- Kim Garth
- Lucy Hamilton
- Alana King
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Beth Mooney
- Ellyse Perry
- Megan Schutt
- Georgia Voll
- Georgia Wareham
- Tahlia Wilson (ODI only)
Lucy Hamilton could make her T20I debut on this tour. Annabel Sutherland is rested ahead of the T20 World Cup.
West Indies
- Hayley Matthews (c)
- Chinelle Henry (vc)
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Eboni Brathwaite
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Jahzara Claxton
- Deandra Dottin
- Afy Fletcher
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Shawnisha Hector
- Zaida James
- Qiana Joseph
- Mandy Mangru
- Karishma Ramharack
- Stafanie Taylor
Hayley Matthews returns after shoulder surgery. The West Indies retained an unchanged squad from their recent series.
Stakes and recent form
These T20Is serve as preparation for the T20 World Cup in England. Australia will look to test combinations and leadership options.
Australia recently lost a rare T20I series to India 2-1. The hosts were beaten 0-2 by Sri Lanka in Grenada last month.
- Australia form (last 10): L W L W W W W W W L
- West Indies form (last 10): L L NR W W L L L L W
West Indies batting failed in Grenada. They were bowled out for 49 in the opening game of that series.
Head-to-head and quick stats
Australia have dominated recent meetings with the West Indies. They have won 14 of 16 T20Is between the sides.
Australia hold a strong record in the Caribbean. They won all five previous T20Is there, including a nine-wicket win at Bridgetown in 2019.
- Australia have won 12 of their past 13 women’s T20Is away from home.
- Australia have not lost consecutive T20Is since July 2023.
- West Indies have lost six of their past eight T20Is.
Milestones to watch
Several individual landmarks could fall during the series. Shemaine Campbelle will play her 150th T20I.
Hayley Matthews sits on 2,939 T20I runs. She needs 61 runs to reach 3,000 in the format for the West Indies.
Ashleigh Gardner is one game shy of her 100th T20I. She currently has 99 matches for Australia.
Venue, conditions and coverage
Arnos Vale is a seaside ground with a classic Caribbean feel. The stadium hosted only three women’s T20Is before this tour.
Those previous women’s matches produced low scores. The highest team total across them was 111.
Forecasts predict daytime highs around 29-30 degrees Celsius. Evenings should cool into the low 20s with a small chance of brief showers.
Follow the series
All matches stream on ESPN via Disney+. Filmogaz.com will provide live scores, reports and post-match reaction.
Fans can also follow team social channels for interviews and behind-the-scenes content. The Scoop Cricket Podcast has returned with a rebuilt format and guest appearances ahead of the tour.
These Australia vs West Indies T20Is offer crucial match practice and selection signals. Expect close attention to lineups and workload management ahead of the World Cup.
