Maroon Warriors Prepare for ODI Clash in St Kitts After T20 Triumphs
The West Indies Women shift focus to three One-Day Internationals at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts. They arrive after a competitive T20 series in St Vincent against Australia.
T20 series recap
Australia won the T20 series 3-0 at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground. The results masked several encouraging performances from the Maroon Warriors.
Captain Hayley Matthews led with both bat and ball. She scored a resolute half-century in the second T20. Deandra Dottin produced game-changing contributions. Stafanie Taylor offered experienced stability in the middle order.
Opener Qiana Joseph rose 14 places to 33rd in the ICC Women’s T20 batting rankings. Taylor moved up two spots to 48th.
Squad changes and selection
The ODI group features three changes from the T20 side. Realeanna Grimmond, Ashmini Munisar and Shunelle Sawh were brought into the XI.
They replace Eboni Brathwaite, Zaida James and Mandy Mangru. Head coach Shane Deitz confirmed the adjustments ahead of the first match.
West Indies Women’s ODI squad vs Australia
- Hayley Matthews (captain)
- Chinelle Henry (vice-captain)
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Shemaine Campbelle
- Jahzara Claxton
- Deandra Dottin
- Afy Fletcher
- Jannillea Glasgow
- Realeanna Grimmond
- Shawnisha Hector
- Qiana Joseph
- Ashmini Munisar
- Karishma Ramharack
- Shunelle Sawh
- Stafanie Taylor
Team management
- Head Coach: Shane Deitz
- Team Manager: Sheena Gooding
- Assistant Coaches: Ryan Austin, Damien Wright, Shane Dowrich
- Physiotherapist: Ashley Stephens
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: Hector Martinez Charles
- Performance Coach: Dr. Nadine Sammy
- Media & Content Officer: Nicholas Maitland
Match details, schedule and access
All ODIs will be staged at Warner Park. Each contest starts at 2 PM local time.
| 1st ODI | Friday, March 27 |
| 2nd ODI | Sunday, March 29 |
| 3rd ODI | Thursday, April 2 |
Admission to the matches is free for fans. Regional viewers can stream each game live on ESPN’s Disney+.
The Maroon Warriors aim to carry positives from their T20 performances into the longer format. Supporters are urged to back the team in St Kitts.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
