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1st ODI: Stafanie Taylor’s Ton In Vain As Australia Women Cruise To 103-run Win Over West Indies
West Indies Women: Australia Women rode on a strong all-round batting effort and a disciplined bowling display to register a convincing 103-run victory over West Indies Women in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the series despite a fighting century from Stafanie Taylor.
Opting to bat, Australia piled up a formidable 341 in 49.5 overs, built on key contributions across the order. Phoebe Litchfield anchored the innings with a fluent 77 off 72 balls, while Georgia Voll provided early impetus with a brisk 42, the duo stitching together a 75-run opening stand.
The momentum was maintained through the middle overs as Ellyse Perry struck 44 and skipper Sophie Molineux contributed 47. A crucial 91-run partnership between Molineux and Nicola Carey, who made 49, steadied the innings after a brief wobble. Late acceleration came from Georgia Wareham, whose 42 ensured Australia surged past the 300-mark.
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