The stage is set at the Junction Oval in Melbourne, where West Indies Women will look put in an improved performance against Australia Women in the second One-Day International of the three-match series.

Following the defeat in the first match at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, West Indies went back to the nets and have regrouped ahead of Thursday’s must-win contest. First ball is 10:05 am (7:05pm Wednesday Eastern Caribbean/6:05pm Jamaica).

The absence of captain, Hayley Matthews was certainly felt as the team struggled with the bat in the first ODI. Matthews, who is among the best players in the world, was rested as a precautionary measure. She has been doing training and batting in the nets since arriving in Melbourne and a decision on her selection in the playing XI will be made on the morning of the match. 

Rashada Williams, the effervescent wicket-keeper/batter noted that despite the defeat they remained in good spirit. She said:

The series forms part of the ICC Women’s Championship. As the countdown to the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup in India begins, the winners will be awarded points when they secure wins and therefore the West Indies are keen to secure points to ensure an automatic spot in the marquee event.

Match Schedule and Results

1 October: 1st T20I at North Sydney Oval, Sydney – Australia won by 8 wickets

2 October: 2nd T20I at North Sydney Oval, Sydney – West Indies won by 7 wickets

5 October: 3rd T20I at Allan Border Field, Brisbane – Australia won by 47 runs

8 October: 1st ODI at Allan Border Field, Brisbane – Australia won by 8 wickets

12 October: 2nd ODI at Junction Oval, Melbourne – 10:05am local time (7:05pm October 11 Eastern Caribbean/6:05pm Jamaica)

14 October: 3rd ODI at Junction Oval, Melbourne – 10:05am local time (7:05pm October 13 Eastern Caribbean/6:05pm Jamaica)

FULL SQUAD: Hayley Matthews (Captain), Shemaine Campbelle (Vice Captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams

Team Management: Shane Deitz (Head Coach), Sheena Gooding (Team Manager), Damien Wright (Assistant Coach), Ryan Austin (Assistant Coach), Tajay Grant (Physiotherapist), Antonia Burton (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Gary Belle (Performance Analyst), Dr. Nadine Sammy (Mental Skills Coach), Naasira Mohammed (Media Officer)

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