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Australia Women Face West Indies in ODI Series Opener

3/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Australia Women will play West Indies Women in a three-match ODI series starting March 27, 2023, at Warner Park, St Kitts.
Australia is favored after sweeping the T20I series 3-0.
The ODI series begins the ICC Women's ODI Championship cycle.
West Indies, led by Hayley Matthews, seek to rebound from T20 losses and capitalize on their strong record at Warner Park, winning six of their last seven ODIs there.
The first ODI will start at 2 PM local time, with live coverage on ESPN Caribbean and Disney+.

History

Historical Context

The ICC Women's Championship, established in 2014, aimed to enhance women's cricket's competitive structure and visibility. Australia has dominated the Women's World Cup, winning seven titles since its inception in 1973. The West Indies, led by Hayley Matthews, seek to improve their standing in the upcoming ODI series, leveraging their strong local record at Warner Park, where they won six of their last seven ODIs.

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Story summary

Australia Women will play West Indies Women in a three-match ODI series starting March 27, 2023, at Warner Park, St Kitts.
Australia is favored after sweeping the T20I series 3-0.
The ODI series begins the ICC Women's ODI Championship cycle.
West Indies, led by Hayley Matthews, seek to rebound from T20 losses and capitalize on their strong record at Warner Park, winning six of their last seven ODIs there.
The first ODI will start at 2 PM local time, with live coverage on ESPN Caribbean and Disney+.

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