West Indies Women set for blockbuster white-ball series against Australia

The countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will intensify in the Caribbean next month as West Indies Women prepare to face world number one Australia in a six-match white-ball showdown across St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Kitts and Nevis.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the Maroon Warriors will host Australia Women for three T20 Internationals and three One Day Internationals in March and April 2026, in what is expected to be one of the most significant home series in recent years.

Australia currently sits atop the ICC rankings in both formats, while the West Indies Women are ranked fifth in T20 Internationals and ninth in ODIs – setting up a compelling contest between the dominant force in women’s cricket and a Caribbean side eager to sharpen its edge ahead of a major global tournament.

The series comes just months before the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the United Kingdom, heightening its importance as a key preparation phase. The regional side is also in the midst of a series against Sri Lanka in Grenada, as part of its broader build-up strategy.

CWI’s Director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, described the encounter as a critical benchmark.

“With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup just a few months away, this series against Australia is a pivotal benchmark in our preparation. It gives our players the opportunity to challenge themselves against the very best and to elevate their performance under pressure,” Bascombe said.

While preliminary discussions included the possibility of a one-off Test match, CWI confirmed that its strategic focus for 2026 will centre on maximizing white-ball readiness.

“Our planning this year prioritizes maximizing white-ball readiness ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. This series forms a central part of that preparation, allowing us to concentrate resources and build combinations. We remain committed to the long-term growth of women’s Test cricket, and discussions are already underway for a future red-ball opportunity, including a highly anticipated series against England in 2027,” he added.

All three T20 Internationals will be played at Arnos Vale in St. Vincent, while the One Day Internationals will take place at Warner Park in St. Kitts. Fans in both territories will be able to attend matches free of charge, with CWI encouraging strong public support for the regional side.

Further information on squad selections, match start times, and broadcast arrangements is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Series Schedule

T20 Internationals – Arnos Vale, St. Vincent
1st T20I – Thursday, March 19
2nd T20I – Saturday, March 21
3rd T20I – Monday, March 23

One Day Internationals – Warner Park, St. Kitts
1st ODI – Friday, March 27
2nd ODI – Sunday, March 29
3rd ODI – Thursday, April 2*

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