West Indies women are set to face Australia looking to rebound after a difficult series loss to Sri Lanka.
The Caribbean side was beaten 2-nil and struggled with the bat, including being bowled out for just 49 in one match.
However, captain Hayley Matthews says the upcoming series in St Vincent is a key test ahead of the World Cup.
“I think it’s going to be a good test of where we are as a team right now just a couple months before the World Cup does start,” she said.
“They’re quite a challenging team and the highest ranked in the world, but teams have had success against them. The good thing about T20 cricket is that it only takes one or two match-winners to really go there and change a game.
Matthews adds that with a few strong performances, the team has the talent to challenge the world’s top-ranked Australians.
“So it’s going to be really important for us that our big players do step up, that’s going to be key to us having a successful campaign, but we certainly have the players within the group to do so.”
Australia Women’s Tour of the West Indies — 2026 Schedule
T20 International (T20I) Series — Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown
1st T20I: 19 March 2026 — West Indies vs Australia
2nd T20I: 21 March 2026 — West Indies vs Australia
3rd T20I: 23 March 2026 — West Indies vs Australia
One‑Day International (ODI) Series — Warner Park, Basseterre
1st ODI: 27 March 2026 — West Indies vs Australia
2nd ODI: 29 March 2026 — West Indies vs Australia
3rd ODI: 2 April 2026 — West Indies vs Australia
