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Australia completed a dominant 3-0 T20I series sweep over West Indies, powered by a sensational maiden century from Georgia Voll in a rain-affected final match.
Voll delivered a commanding performance, smashing a 52-ball hundred that featured six towering sixes. Her innings propelled Australia women’s national cricket team to 211, their highest T20I total since 2023 and the fifth-highest in their history. With this milestone, Voll joined an elite group of Australian players—Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, and Alyssa Healy—to have scored centuries in the format.
Australia’s innings saw limited support from the rest of the batting lineup, with Sophie Molineux contributing a quickfire 25 off 12 balls down the order. Despite a few middle-order setbacks, late hitting ensured a formidable total.
In response, West Indies women’s national cricket team struggled early, losing three wickets during the powerplay. Debutant seamer Lucy Hamilton made an immediate impact, claiming her first T20I wicket. The West Indies batting lineup never recovered and was well behind the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) target when rain interrupted play shortly after the drinks break.
Voll’s innings stood out for its authority, particularly her clean striking down the ground and through the leg side. She reached her half-century in just 28 balls and accelerated seamlessly to her century. The performance further solidifies her place at the top of the order in the evolving lineup following the era of Alyssa Healy.
Among the West Indies bowlers, Hayley Matthews managed to pick up key wickets, including Voll’s, while Zaida James showed promise despite an underutilized spell. However, the bowling unit struggled overall to contain Australia’s aggressive batting display.
Australia faced a few concerns of their own, notably the dismissal of vice-captain Tahlia McGrath, who failed to capitalize on a rare extended stay at the crease. Contributions from players like Nicola Carey and late fireworks ensured the innings maintained momentum.
The chase never gained traction for West Indies. Early dismissals, including Qiana Joseph and young Eboni Brathwaite, dented their hopes. Meanwhile, Ellyse Perry returned to the wickets column, claiming her first T20I scalp since 2024.
The series now transitions into the ODI format, with a three-match contest set to begin in St Kitts on Friday, as Australia look to continue their dominance on tour.
