Australia kicks off an necessary white-ball tour in the present day, March 19, with a three-match T20I collection in opposition to West Indies on the scenic Arnos Vale Floor in St. Vincent. With the ICC Girls’s T20 World Cup within the UK later this yr, each groups will see this collection as a invaluable alternative to fine-tune combos and construct momentum.
All three T20Is will probably be performed on the identical venue in Kingstown earlier than the motion shifts to St. Kitts for a three-match ODI collection beginning March 27. The Caribbean circumstances are anticipated to supply a superb take a look at for either side as they put together for greater challenges forward.
This collection additionally marks the start of a brand new period for Australia. Sophie Molineux steps in because the all-format captain following Alyssa Healy’s retirement, taking cost of a powerful squad that blends expertise with recent expertise. At 28, the left-arm spin all-rounder has a giant accountability, however she will probably be backed by a group recognized for its depth and consistency.
Australia come into the collection after a uncommon setback, having misplaced 2-1 to India in February. Regardless of that, they continue to be the top-ranked T20I facet and will probably be eager to bounce again strongly.
West Indies, in the meantime, have retained the identical 15-member squad from their latest collection in opposition to Sri Lanka. Led by Hayley Matthews, with Chinelle Henry as her deputy, the group will look to show issues round and problem the world’s finest with a mixture of expertise and thrilling younger gamers.
Schedule
- 1st T20I: March 19 – 6.30pm native time/ 10.30pm GMT/ 4am IST (Mar 20).
- 2nd T20I: March 21 – 6.30pm native time/ 10.30pm GMT/ 4am IST (Mar 22)
- third T20I: March 23 – 6.30pm native time/ 10.30pm GMT/ 4am IST (Mar 24)
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Squads
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle(w), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Eboni Brathwaite, Jahzara Claxton, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James
Australia: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Tahlia Wilson, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Carey
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This text was first printed at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times firm.
