West Indies unveil 15-player T20I squad to face Australia

The West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia at home.

The series commences on March 19 at the at the Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in St Vincent and will provide the two sides with an excellent opportunity to prepare for this year's ICC Women's T20 World Cup in England.

The West Indies will use the same 15 players that were in action during their recent T20I series against Sri Lanka, with the unchanged squad including skipper Hayley Matthews and experienced international performers such as Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Shemaine Campbelle and Deandra Dottin.

There is also some youth within the squad, with teenagers Eboni Brathwaite and Jahzara Claxton named.

West Indies coach Shane Deitz is looking forward to the series and believes taking on the Aussies will provide his side with the perfect chance to test themselves against one of the best white-ball teams in the world.

“We're really excited about the opportunity to play the No.1 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.

"Our players are ready to show their skills and demonstrate the talent in this West Indies group. It's going to be a fantastic tour and entertaining for everyone.”

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

Australia squad: Sophie Molineux (c), Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia Wilson

Series schedule

First T20I: March 19, St Vincent
Second T20I: March 21, St Vincent
Third T20I: March 23, St Vincent