A new captaincy era begins as Australia Women head to the Caribbean next week for a six match tour against the West Indies.
Australia will play three Twenty20 Internationals followed by three One Day Internationals across the tour, marking the first series led by new captain Sophie Molineux after the retirement of Alyssa Healy.
The tour also represents Molineux’s first assignment as captain outside Australia, with the side beginning a new cycle following its recent clashes against international rivals India.
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Australia’s squad features plenty of firepower with Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney leading the batting line up, alongside experienced all rounders Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner.
Leg spinner Alana King could also loom as a key figure across the series, with Caribbean conditions expected to favour spin on the region’s traditionally dry wickets.
The West Indies side will be captained by Hayley Matthews with Chinelle Henry as vice captain, while experienced campaigners Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor shape as potential game changers for the hosts.
Full schedule:
First Twenty20 International
Friday March 20, 8.30am AEDT
West Indies vs Australia – live on ESPN via Disney+
Second Twenty20 International
Sunday March 22, 8.30am AEDT
West Indies vs Australia – live on ESPN via Disney+
Third Twenty20 International
Tuesday March 24, 8.30am AEDT
West Indies vs Australia – live on ESPN via Disney+
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First One Day International
Saturday March 28, 5.00am AEDT
West Indies vs Australia – live on ESPN via Disney+
Second One Day International
Monday March 30, 5.00am AEDT
West Indies vs Australia – live on ESPN via Disney+
Third One Day International
Friday April 4, 5.00am AEDT
West Indies vs Australia – live on ESPN via Disney+
Find more on fixtures and results via ESPNcricinfo here.
Australia’s tour of the Caribbean begins with the opening Twenty20 International on March 20, with every match available live and exclusive only on ESPN Australia via Disney+.
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