Basseterre [St Kitts and Nevis], March 28 (ANI): Australia set a new record score to defeat the West Indies by 103 runs in the first One-Day International (ODI) match at Basseterre on Saturday. Despite an impressive century from West Indies batter Stefanie Taylor, the Australian team dominated throughout.
Phoebe Litchfield led Australia’s batting with an excellent 77 runs off 72 balls, including nine fours and two sixes. She was well supported by her teammates, as five other Australian batters scored more than 40 runs each. This strong performance helped Australia reach a massive total of 341 runs after choosing to bat first. This is the highest Women’s ODI score ever recorded in the Caribbean, surpassing South Africa’s previous record of 309/9.
Key contributions came from Nicola Carey (49 runs), Sophie Molineux (47 runs), Ellyse Perry (44 runs), Georgia Wareham (42 runs), and Georgia Voll (42 runs). These players ensured a strong foundation for Australia’s innings. On the West Indies’ bowling front, Afy Fletcher, Stefanie Taylor, and Deandra Dottin were their most effective bowlers.
In response to Australia’s total, the West Indies struggled despite a solid century from Stefanie Taylor (105 runs). Other batters like Chinelle Henry (38 runs) and skipper Hayley Matthews (22 runs) provided some resistance but fell short. The West Indies were dismissed for 238 runs in their innings.
Kim Garth was Australia’s standout bowler, taking three wickets for just 37 runs. Georgia Wareham was named Player of the Match for her quick 42 runs and crucial dismissal of Chinelle Henry.
The second ODI of the series will be played on March 29. Earlier in the series, Australia had won all three matches in the T20I format. (ANI)