Australia Women Triumph in Dominant 103-Run Win Over West Indies in First ODI of 2026 Australia Women secured a 103-run victory over West Indies Women in the first One-Day International (ODI) of their 2026 tour at Basseterre on March 27. The visitors posted a total of 341 for 8 in their 50 overs, with Phoebe Litchfield scoring 77 and five other batters contributing significantly. The innings, which set a record for the highest women’s one-day team total in the Caribbean, laid the foundation for a comprehensive win despite Stafanie Taylor’s century for the West Indies. Australia’s batting lineup showcased resilience, with Litchfield anchoring the innings from the outset. Her brisk 77 off 38 balls included 10 boundaries, providing a solid platform for the team. The Australians’ dominance was further highlighted by the contributions of Nicola Carey (49), Sophie Molineux (49), and Tahlia Wilson (44), who collectively added 235 runs for the first four wickets. The innings was interrupted by the loss of Litchfield at 166 for 1 in the 24th over, but Carey and Molineux rebuilt the innings with a crucial 91-run partnership. Molineux, playing as a specialist batter at No. 4, faced challenges with fluency but remained composed, while Carey edged closer to a maiden ODI half-century before falling just short. The West Indies Women responded with a total of 238 for 8, with Stafanie Taylor leading the charge with an unbeaten 105. Taylor’s innings, which featured 10 fours and a six, marked her eighth ODI century and first since 2021. Her century was a testament to her composure, as she navigated pressure moments, including a tense run-out scare on 91. Taylor attempted a quick single, but a misfield by Georgia Wareham at the stumps nearly led to her dismissal.#west_indies_women #stafanie_taylor #australia_women #georgia_wareham #phoebe_litchfield
