West Indies women name squad for T20I series against Australia at home

West Indies have decided to stick with the same squad against Australia, which lost the recently concluded three-match T20I series 2-0 at home against Sri Lanka. Hayley Matthews will lead Windies in the upcoming three-match T20I series against the Aussies, starting March 19. All three games will be played at the Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in Kingstown.

Australia are the top-ranked T20I team in the world and are coming into this series on the back of a 2-1 loss to India at home. Windies are ranked sixth with 238 ratings and would have to punch above their weight to push the Aussies.

"We're really excited about the opportunity to play the number one ranked ODI and T20 team in the world," West Indies head coach Shane Deitz said. "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.

"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."

The series will serve as good preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, slated to begin on June 12 in England.

West Indies women's T20I squad

Hayley Matthews (captain), Chinelle Henry, 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