WI-W vs AUS-W, 3rd ODI: Match preview, head-to-head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

West Indies Women will take on Australia Women in the third and final ODI at Warner Park, St Kitts, on April 2. Australia have already taken an unassailable lead in the series after winning the first two matches convincingly. The hosts now look to win the series on a positive note, while Australia will be looking to sweep the series.

West Indies Women have struggled throughout the series, especially with their batting. They lost the first match by 103 runs and followed it up with another heavy defeat in the second ODI. While chasing 269 in the previous game, they were bowled out for 179. Hayley Matthews has been the standout performer for the West Indies Women, contributing with both bat and ball, but it will be imperative for all the players to perform better.

On the other hand, the Australian Women’s team has performed outstandingly in the last two matches. In the second ODI, they scored 269/7, with Beth Mooney contributing 65 and Phoebe Litchfield contributing 46. Georgia Wareham is an important player, as she is contributing with both the bat and the ball. With the performances from all departments, they will look to win the series with another win.

WI-W vs AUS-W: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 17
West Indies Women Won: 2
Australia Women Won: 15
Tied: 0
No Result: 0

WI-W vs AUS-W: Pitch Report

The pitch is very good for batting, as the bounce and carry are nice, and players can play attacking shots. The batters find it easy to score, especially in the middle overs. Fast bowlers may get some swing and movement early in the game, but it becomes easier for batting later. As the match goes on, players can play their shots freely. A first innings score of around 260 is expected.

WI-W vs AUS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI-W):

Qiana Joseph, Jahzara Claxton, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Ashmini Munisar, Deandra Dottin, Karishma Ramharack, Afy Fletcher

Australia Women (AUS-W):

Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath (c), Kim Garth