West Indies Women vs Australia Women Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between WI W vs AUS W?

The West Indies Women (WI W) will face Australia Women (AUS W) in the first match of the three-match ODI series on March 27 at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts. The picturesque setting is all set to host all the three matches of the series, starting with the opener on Friday.

It will be an important series for the hosts after a humiliating 3-0 series loss against the Aussies in the T20I leg of the ongoing multi-format assignment. The ODI leg provides them a great chance to make a mark and assert their dominance.

Australia, on the other hand, will be entering this three-match series with immense confidence after a stunning performance in the T20I series. This will also be their first ODI assignment since the retirement of their former captain Alyssa Healy.

WI W vs AUS W Match Details

Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts: Pitch Report

Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts, will host all three ODI matches of the series. In 36 ODI matches played at the venue, the team defending the target has come out victorious on 21 occasions, which signifies that the batting will get tougher on this pitch as the game progresses. The pitch in general at the venue is known to be helpful to both batters and bowlers.

WI W vs AUS W Head-to-Head ODI Record

WI W vs AUS W Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women:

Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Mandy Mangru, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack

Australia Women:

Sophie Molineux (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, and Nicola Carey

WI W vs AUS W Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Beth Mooney

The wicketkeeper batter from Australia, Beth Mooney, will be the batter to watch out for in this ODI series. The 32-year-old had a decent series with the bat for the Aussies in the T20I series, scoring 107 runs in three innings. She also was top-scorer for her side during the recently concluded ODI series against India. 

Probable Best Bowler: Alana King

The right-arm leg-break bowler, Alana King, will be the bowler to watch out for in this opening fixture. She has been in tremendous form lately, having taken the most number of wickets in the T20I series between the two sides. She was also the highest wicket-taker for her side against the Indian side in the recent home series. King will hope to continue her dream form with the bowl.

Today’s Match Prediction: Australia Women to win the match