Australia Women secured a commanding 103-run victory over West Indies Women in the first ODI, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Opting to bat first, Australia posted a challenging total of 341 runs, with notable contributions from various players. Phoebe Litchfield’s 77 and Georgia Voll’s 42 set a strong foundation with a 75-run opening partnership.
The Australian innings saw steady progress, with Ellyse Perry and skipper Sophie Molineux adding crucial runs. Molineux’s partnership with Nicola Carey, who scored 49, stabilized the innings. Late fireworks from Georgia Wareham propelled Australia past the 300-run mark, finishing at 341.
In response, West Indies faced early setbacks in their chase, losing key wickets and struggling to match the required run rate. Stafanie Taylor’s resilient unbeaten century of 105 off 129 balls was a standout performance, but lacked support from her teammates. Despite Chinelle Henry’s 38 and a brief partnership with Taylor, West Indies fell short, finishing at 238/8 in 50 overs.
Australia’s bowlers maintained control throughout, with Kim Garth leading the attack with figures of 3/37. Ashleigh Gardner’s two crucial wickets and sharp fielding further stifled West Indies’ pursuit. The match concluded with Australia clinching a comprehensive victory, leading the series 1-0.
