Record effort lands Australia solid win against West Indies

Australia secured a vehement win in the first ODI against the West Indies, which is also a part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025-29.

Phoebe Litchfield led the way with her 77, but as many as five other Australia batters crossed the 40-run mark, as the tourists posted 341 after skipper Sophie Molineux elected to bat first.

This was the highest-ever Women's ODI total in the Caribbean, eclipsing South Africa's 309/9 that came in Cave Hill against the hosts in 2025.

After a bright start, Australia seemed to be cruising before West Indies spinners struck in the middle overs to account for Ellyse Perry (44), Litchfield (77), and Ash Gardner (12). However, Nicola Carey (49), Sophie Molineux (47) and Georgia Wareham (42) ensured that Australia kept the momentum going with the big shots.

The tourists kept their foot on the pedal, and by the time they were all out, they had already reached the total of 341.

Chasing a massive score, the West Indies batters got off to a few good starts, but apart from Stafanie Taylor, who smashed a confident century (105*), none of the other batters were able to match up the situation.

Kim Garth was the pick of the Aussie bowlers with 3/37 to her name. Wareham was eventually declared as the Player of the Match for her 42 off merely 21 balls and the wicket of Chinelle Henry during her spell of 1/39.

The second ODI of the series will be played on March 29.