The mighty Australia Women have already clinched the ODI series after dominating the T20Is. They will face West Indies Women in the final match at Warner Park in Basseterre. With the series secured, the visitors are highly likely to test their bench strength, making this a tricky yet rewarding fixture for your fantasy contests. Watch out for Hayley Matthews and Ashleigh Gardner as they look to finish the series on a high note.
Match Details
- Match: West Indies Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI
- Date: 02 April 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM IST (02:00 PM Local Time)
- Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Fans in India can catch the live digital streaming on the FanCode app and website. TV broadcast details are subject to regional availability, but global fans can tune into Windies Cricket YouTube or local sports networks.
Weather Report
The weather in Basseterre is expected to be warm and sunny, with temperatures hovering around 28 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be high, which might bring a slight dew factor in the second innings. Fortunately, there is no rain impact expected, ensuring a full 100-over contest.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The pitch at Warner Park is traditionally on the slower side. The average score is 197 runs, indicating a bowling friendly nature. Spinners have completely dominated here, taking 49 wickets compared to just 22 wickets by pacers in the last five games.
Fantasy Takeaway: Load your fantasy teams with quality spinners and top order batters who can anchor the innings.
Team Form & Head to-Head
West Indies Women
- Last 5 matches: L, L, W, L, L
- Struggling with batting collapses and heavily reliant on their captain.
- Head to-head record: 1 win against the visitors.
Australia Women
- Last 5 matches: W, W, W, W, W
- Unbeaten and dominant in all departments, likely to rotate players today.
- Head to-head record: 12 wins against the hosts.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
Australia Women might rest key players to test their bench strength since the series is won. Players like Sophie Molineux and Darcie Brown are fully fit and could feature. West Indies Women have no major injured or doubtful players and should field their strongest XI.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Aaliyah Alleyne
Australia Women
Tahlia Wilson, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth
Key Players to Watch
- Hayley Matthews: The standout performer for the hosts. She has scored 67 runs and taken 4 wickets in this series, making her a must have.
- Georgia Wareham: A massive threat on this spin friendly track. She has bagged 4 wickets and smashed 81 runs, generating a massive 168 average fantasy points.
- Ashleigh Gardner: The premier all rounder has claimed 5 wickets so far. Her off spin is lethal at Warner Park.
- Stafanie Taylor: She has been the lone warrior with the bat for the hosts, accumulating 123 runs in the series.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Hayley Matthews
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Georgia Wareham
Mega League Differential Picks
- Afy Fletcher: She took 3 wickets in the last game and thrives on slow pitches. A great differential for Mega Leagues.
- Sophie Molineux: If she plays, her left arm spin could dismantle the opposition top order.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Australia Women are clear favorites to win this match and complete the whitewash. Despite potential changes to their playing XI, their depth is unmatched. Expect their spinners to exploit the Warner Park conditions and restrict the hosts to a low total.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.