Australia’s women’s team continued their flawless run in the T20I series against West Indies, clinching a 17-run win in the second match at Kingston’s Arnos Vale Stadium to go 2-0 up.
Electing to set a target after winning the toss, Australia reached 164/5. Ellyse Perry’s explosive 42 off 28 balls, studded with six fours, anchored the innings. Georgia Voll’s fiery 39 from 23 balls, including six boundaries and a maximum, gave them a flying start alongside Phoebe Litchfield’s 35 off 29.
Beth Mooney’s 17 provided stability lower down. West Indies’ attack was disciplined, with one wicket each from Dottin, Claxton, Matthews, Ramharack, and Fletcher, but they couldn’t contain the Australian firepower entirely.
In pursuit of 165, West Indies lost Kiana Joseph early for 11 at 13/1. Hayley Matthews and Stephanie Taylor’s 77-run stand offered hope, with Matthews scoring a brisk 56 (41 balls, 7×4, 3×6). Taylor added 22 before the partnership crumbled.
The required rate climbed, and despite Deandra Dottin’s gritty 39* (28 balls, 2×4, 2×6), West Indies managed only 147/4. Australia’s spinners Alana King (2/–) and Georgia Wareham (1/–) applied the brakes effectively.
King’s match-winning contributions with the ball earned her Player of the Match honors. This victory positions Australia strongly, eyeing a series sweep in the final T20I, while West Indies must regroup quickly.