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Taylor's Ton Can't Stop Australia's Record Win
29 Mar
Summary
- Australia achieved a record women's ODI team total in the Caribbean.
- Phoebe Litchfield scored 77, with five teammates reaching 40s.
- Stafanie Taylor scored an unbeaten century for West Indies.
Australia secured a dominant 103-run victory over the West Indies in the first ODI match held recently. The Australian team achieved a historic milestone by setting a new record for the highest women's one-day team total in the Caribbean, accumulating 341 runs in 49.5 overs.
Opener Phoebe Litchfield led the charge with a top score of 77, supported by five other teammates who reached the 40s. Georgia Voll contributed significantly to an opening stand of 75 before falling. Ellyse Perry added 44, Sophie Molineux scored 47, and Nicola Carey boosted the run rate with a rapid 49 off 39 balls.
In response, the West Indies reached 238-8 from their 50 overs. Stafanie Taylor achieved a significant personal milestone, scoring an unbeaten century of 105 not out from 129 deliveries. Despite Taylor's strong performance, Australia's bowling attack, featuring Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth, proved too strong for the hosts.
Georgia Wareham was recognized as the player of the match for her all-round contribution, scoring 42 runs off just 21 balls and taking one wicket for 39 runs. Kim Garth was instrumental in breaking the opening partnership, finishing with figures of 3 for 37. The match also saw Tahlia Wilson make her one-day international debut for Australia.
