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Alana King's 5-19 Spins Australia to 3-0 ODI Whitewash Over West Indies

Alana King's brilliant five-wicket haul (5-19) dismantled the West Indies batting lineup, restricting them to just 136 runs. In reply, Australia's openers provided a swift start, with Phoebe Litchfield's unbeaten 68 guiding the chase. The target was achieved in just 19.4 overs with nine wickets in hand, completing a comprehensive victory. This win sealed a 3-0 series sweep for Australia, capping off a perfect Caribbean tour where they also won the T20I series 3-0.

Key Points: Australia Sweep Windies 3-0 After King's Five-Wicket Haul

  • Alana King takes 5-19
  • West Indies bowled out for 136
  • Australia chase target in 19.4 overs
  • Phoebe Litchfield scores 68*
  • Series ends in 3-0 whitewash
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3rd WODI: King spins Australia to 3-0 series sweep over Windies

Alana King's 5-19 bowls West Indies out for 136 before Australia chase the target in 19.4 overs to complete a dominant ODI series sweep.

"King's 5-19 is her second best bowling figures, after her 7-18 against South Africa at last year's ODI World Cup."

ST. Kitts, April 3

Alana King claimed her second-best ODI bowling figures as Australia registered a commanding nine-wicket win over the West Indies in the third ODI here at Warner Park and wrapped up a 3-0 whitewash.

Led by a five-wicket haul 5-19 from leg-spinner King, Australia bowled the West Indies out for a paltry 136 before chasing the total down with more than 30 overs to spare.

King's 5-19 isher her second best bowling figures, after her 7-18 against South Africa at last year's ODI World Cup.

Opting to bat first, the West Indies started well by scoring 49/1 in the Powerplay. However, things change drastically as they were reduced to 78/5 by the 19th over.

Apart from the 38-run opening stand, the only other notable partnership was the 37-run stand between Realeanna Grimmond and Chinelle Henry.

Grimmond was dismissed by King in the 27th over, after which the innings fell apart quickly as the lower order offered little resistance. Henry was left without support and stayed unbeaten on 42, as West Indies were bowled out for 136 in 35.4 overs.

In reply, Australia got off to perfect start in the chase swiftly with a 50-run opening stand between Georgia Voll and Phoebe Litchfield setting the tone.

Voll was the only batter to be dismissed following which an 87-run stand between Litchfield and Ellyse Perry completed the chase in 19.4 overs. Litchfield remained unbeaten on 68, while Perry was 33 not out.

The series sweep meant Australia finished the Carribbean tour with six wins from six having also won the T20Is 3-0.

Brief Scores: West Indies 136 all-out in 35.4 overs (Chinelle Henry 42*, Hayley Matthews 34; Alana King 5-19, Ashleigh Gardner 2-29) lost to Australia 137/1 in 19.4 overs (Phoebe Litchfield 68*, Ellyse Perry 33*; Ashmini Munisar 1-35) by nine wickets.

- IANS

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Rohit P
‍♀️ Australia's women's team is just on another level. Winning with 30 overs to spare is insane! Makes you appreciate the fight our Indian eves put up against them. Phoebe Litchfield's batting was so smooth. Future star for sure.
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Aman W
King's spell of 5-19 is brilliant, but let's not forget her 7-18 last year! That's the kind of consistency that wins World Cups. The gap between Australia and the rest in women's cricket is worrying. Other boards need to invest more.
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Sarah B
A complete whitewash. The West Indies looked completely out of ideas after the powerplay. Chinelle Henry fought a lone battle. Hope this series is a wake-up call for their cricket administration.
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Karthik V
While Australia's win is impressive, the scheduling and context feel a bit flat. A more competitive series would be better for the women's game. Respectfully, these one-sided contests don't help anyone in the long run. Need more teams at the top level.
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Nisha Z
Six wins out of six on the tour! The Australian team machine just keeps rolling. Our Harmanpreet Kaur & Co. are probably taking notes. The next India-Australia series is going to be 🔥!

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