In a stunning performance, Australia’s women’s cricket team defeated the West Indies by 103 runs in the first of three one-day internationals (ODIs) in St Kitts on March 28, 2026. Despite an impressive century from Stafanie Taylor, the home team couldn’t stop the Australians from setting a new record for the highest women’s ODI total in the Caribbean.
Australia’s Dominant Batting Performance
Australia posted a formidable total of 341 runs in 49.5 overs, with Phoebe Litchfield leading the charge, scoring 77 runs. Australia’s top order all contributed, with Georgia Voll providing a solid foundation at the start, sharing a 75-run opening partnership with Litchfield. Voll fell early, but Ellyse Perry quickly took charge, blasting 44 runs off just 24 balls, including three sixes.
Promoted to No. 4 in her first match as captain, Sophie Molineux played a crucial role in stabilising the innings, contributing 47 runs from 66 balls. Nicola Carey followed with a quick-fire 49 runs from 39 balls.
Taylor’s Ton for West Indies
While Australia had already built an unassailable lead, attention turned to Stafanie Taylor, the former West Indies captain, who was aiming to score her first century against Australia in ODIs. Taylor was the standout performer for the West Indies, finishing on 105 not out from 129 balls. Her knock included 10 fours and a six, and she reached her century with a boundary off Georgia Wareham in the 47th over.
Though Taylor’s innings was valuable, the West Indies were still behind in the chase, finishing with 238/8 in 50 overs.
Australia’s Tight Bowling and Key Contributions
While Taylor’s century was impressive, Australia’s bowlers kept the pressure on throughout. Georgia Wareham earned the player of the match honours with a remarkable performance, scoring 42 runs off 21 balls (including five fours and two sixes) and taking 1/39 from her 10 overs. Kim Garth was also pivotal, claiming 3 wickets for 37 runs, including the key dismissals of the openers.
The match featured some changes to the Australian line-up, including a late withdrawal from Beth Mooney due to a quad injury. Tahlia Wilson made her debut in the one-day format, impressing as a wicketkeeper, especially with a sharp stumping of Aaliyah Allene off Garth’s bowling.
