West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia Women. The series, which will be played at home, begins on March 19 at the Arnos Vale Cricket Ground in St Vincent. Moreover, the series will be crucial in preparation for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted in England later this year.

For this series, West Indies have opted for continuity by naming the same 15-player squad that recently featured in the T20I series against Sri Lanka Women. Hayley Matthews will be leading the side. The squad also features several seasoned stars who bring valuable experience to the team. Among the experienced stars are veteran all-rounder Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Shemaine Campbelle and Deandra Dottin. 

"We're really excited about the opportunity to play the number one ranked ODI and T20 team in the world. It's just before the World Cup, so it's a great opportunity to see where we are in our preparation. Playing against the best team in the world, we can see where our deficiencies are and where things are working well as we look forward to the tournament in June in England," West Indies women head coach Shane Deitz said.

"It's going to be a very tough series, but the players are up for the challenge. We haven't played them in a competitive match since October 2023, so it'll be good to see the progression of the team since that last meeting, namely in how much we've improved in certain areas and where we still need to improve moving forward. Our players are ready to show their skills and demonstrate the talent in this West Indies group. It's going to be a fantastic tour and entertaining for everyone."

West Indies women T20I squad: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha, Hector, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor