AI Simulation, WIW vs AUSW | Ellyse Perry seals series sweep as Australia Women outclass West Indies

Pitch and Weather

The match will be played at the Arnos Vale Ground, and the pitch is expected to be slow which also offers assistance to the spinners as the game progresses. Batters will find stroke play easy early in the game but the pitch gets more grip as it progresses, making stroke play challenging. Pacers won't be having much movement early in the game, but cutters and variations will become effective later on.

Weather could be having some impact on the match between the West Indies and Australia Women. There is a 30% chance of rain, and a bit of dew is expected to be there in the second innings, which could ease the batting conditions a bit.

Toss

West Indies Women win the toss in the last T20I and choose to bat first. The team looks to post a competitive total on the scoreboard despite Australia's strong chasing form.

Lineups

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (C), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannilea Glasgow, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack.

Australia Women: Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux (C), Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Georgia Wareham.

Match Report

West Indies Women get off to an impressive start, with Hayley Matthews leading the charge in the powerplay. She is able to score boundaries, while Chinelle Henry takes singles to support her. Australia finds the breakthrough as Darcie Brown dismisses Henry. But Aaliyah Alleyne and Matthews maintained the momentum, keeping the team at 52/1 in 6 overs.

Following this, Australia Women were able to take away the rhythm in the middle overs with their spin attack. Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham slow down the scoring rate, and eventually Hayley Matthews, eager to accelerate, loses her wicket after scoring 48 runs. Deandra Dottin played a fine knock of 30 runs in the end, but quick wickets restricted scoring a big total. West Indies Women finish at the score of 149/8 in 20 overs.

Australia Women are able to start the chase well, as Beth Mooney anchors with Georgia Voll. However, Voll loses her wicket early which brings Ellyse Perry to the crease. Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney build a much-needed stand, rotating strikes and often punishing the loose deliveries with boundaries.

Ellyse Perry brings the turning point as she scores some boundaries in the 12th over, bringing the required run rate down. Beth Mooney loses her wicket after scoring 42, but Tahlia McGrath supports Perry to close the match. Australia Women go on to score 151/4 in 19 overs and seal the series.

Player of the Match

Ellyse Perry gets the Player of the Match award for her composed 52*, anchoring the chase from the start and ensuring that Australia Women get a clean sweep.