Australia women win in St Vincent
Australia women took the 1st T20I against West Indies in St Vincent, powered by a strong showing from Alana King while Deandra Dottin grabbed the Windies’ first wicket (x.com). The win sets Australia up well in the series as they aim to build momentum away from home (x.com).
Australia posted 164 for 6 in 20 overs with Beth Mooney top-scoring 79 off 55 balls and Ellyse Perry making 36, and Mooney was named Player of the Match. (espncricinfo.com: ) The West Indies managed 121 for 6 in reply, with Qiana Joseph the leading run-scorer on 45 from 39 deliveries. (cricbuzz.com: ) Leg-spinner Alana King finished with figures of 4-1-14-3, claiming the wickets of Hayley Matthews (11), Shemaine Campbelle (15) and Deandra Dottin (0) across her four overs. (cricbuzz.com: ) Deandra Dottin returned 4-0-35-3 with wickets of Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry and Georgia Wareham while conceding 35 in her four overs. (cricbuzz.com: ) The match was played at Arnos Vale Ground, Kingstown, St Vincent on March 19, 2026, and the second T20I of the three-match series is scheduled for March 21 at the same venue. (espncricinfo.com fixtures: )
