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West Indies Name Unchanged Squad for Women's T20Is vs Australia

Cricket West Indies has announced an unchanged 15-player squad for the women's T20I series against Australia, starting March 19 in St. Vincent. The squad blends experienced stars like Stafanie Taylor and captain Hayley Matthews with young prospects like Eboni Brathwaite. Head Coach Shane Deitz emphasized the series as a vital opportunity to test their preparation against the world's top-ranked team ahead of the T20 World Cup. Following the T20Is, the teams will contest a three-match ODI series in St. Kitts and Nevis.

Key Points: WI Women's T20I Squad vs Australia Announced

  • Unchanged 15-player squad from Sri Lanka series
  • Senior stars Taylor, Dottin, Matthews provide experience
  • Campbelle set for 150th T20I cap
  • Series is key World Cup preparation
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WI name unchanged squad for women's T20Is against Australia

Cricket West Indies names unchanged 15-player squad for the upcoming women's T20I series against Australia, a key World Cup warm-up.

"We're really excited about the opportunity to play the number one ranked ODI and T20 team in the world. - Shane Deitz"

St. John's, March 13

Cricket West Indies has announced women's squad for the T20I series against Australia, set to take place from March 19-23 at Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

The West Indies will use the same 15 players that were in action during their recent T20I series against Sri Lanka.

The squad blends proven match-winners with exciting young talent. Senior stars Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, and captain Hayley Matthews bring experience and firepower, while wicketkeeper-batter Shemaine Campbelle stands on the verge of a milestone, expected to earn her 150th T20 International cap during the series.

Emerging prospects Eboni Brathwaite (17) and Jahzara Claxton (19) add youthful energy as the West Indies look to challenge Australia's dominance and build momentum in a pivotal year of white-ball cricket.

The series forms a key part of the team's build-up to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup later this year in the United Kingdom, offering the perfect opportunity for the regional side to test their strength against one of the game's most dominant teams.

Head Coach Shane Deitz welcomed the opportunity to face the world's best in Caribbean conditions.

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

"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," he added.

Following the T20Is, the teams will travel to Warner Park in St. Kitts and Nevis for a three-match ODI series.

West Indies squad: Hayley Matthews (c), 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

- IANS

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Rohit P
Exciting to see young talents like 17-year-old Eboni Brathwaite getting a chance against the world's best. This is how you build for the future. Hope our BCCI also gives consistent chances to our young Indian players in the women's team.
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Sarah B
As a neutral cricket fan, I love seeing these contests. Australia is so dominant, but the Windies have that X-factor with players like Matthews and Dottin. Could be a great series if they fire. Congrats to Shemaine Campbelle on 150 caps!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I'm not sure if an unchanged squad is the right strategy against a team like Australia. They are a different beast altogether. Maybe they could have brought in a specialist spinner? Still, hoping for a competitive series.
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Ananya R
Stafanie Taylor is a legend! 🏆 It's great that the young players get to learn from her experience. The World Cup is in England later this year, so this series is perfect preparation. More power to women's cricket!
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David E
Good to see the focus on building momentum. The coach's comments are spot on – you only improve by playing the best. Hope the matches get good broadcast coverage here in India too.

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