West Indies Women Gearing Up for Historic Bangladesh Series
The West Indies Women’s cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in a historic bilateral series, starting January 19, 2025. The series, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, will take place at Warner Park in St. Kitts. This is the first bilateral series between these two teams and marks Bangladesh’s inaugural tour of the Caribbean for a series.
Squad Highlights
The West Indies squad features some exciting changes and inclusions:
- Cherry-Ann Fraser: The fast-bowling all-rounder makes her return to the squad after her last ODI appearance in October 2023 against Australia.
- Jannillea Glasgow: The uncapped pacer, who has previously played four T20Is, is poised to make her ODI debut.
Key Absentees
- Shamilia Connell: The fast bowler misses out on this series.
- Rashada Williams: The middle-order batter is also absent from the squad.
- Stafanie Taylor: The veteran all-rounder continues to recover from a knee injury and remains unavailable.
Complete West Indies Women’s Squad
- Hayley Matthews (Captain)
- Shemaine Campbelle (Vice-Captain)
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Nerissa Crafton
- Deandra Dottin
- Afy Fletcher
- Shabika Gajnabi
- Chinelle Henry
- Zaida James
- Qiana Joseph
- Mandy Mangru
- Ashmini Munisar
- Karishma Ramharack
- Cherry-Ann Fraser
- Jannillea Glasgow
Importance of the Series
This series holds significance for both teams in the context of the ICC Women’s Championship:
- West Indies’ Position
- West Indies currently sit ninth on the Championship table with 14 points.
- Even with a 3-0 sweep, they cannot achieve direct qualification for the ODI World Cup later this year in India.
- Bangladesh’s Opportunity
- Bangladesh, with 19 points, can overtake New Zealand (21 points) for a top-six finish and secure direct qualification.
Coach’s Perspective
West Indies head coach Shane Deitz views this series as a key part of the team’s preparation:
“Bangladesh’s visit comes at an ideal time in our preparation cycle. They’re a skilled unit, and this series allows us to examine our squad depth while continuing to play our aggressive, flamboyant brand of West Indian cricket.”
Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 2025 | 1st ODI | Warner Park, St. Kitts |
| January 22, 2025 | 2nd ODI | Warner Park, St. Kitts |
| January 25, 2025 | 3rd ODI | Warner Park, St. Kitts |
| January 27, 2025 | 1st T20I | Warner Park, St. Kitts |
| January 29, 2025 | 2nd T20I | Warner Park, St. Kitts |
| January 30, 2025 | 3rd T20I | Warner Park, St. Kitts |
Historic Rivalry
- The last ODI meeting between these two teams was in the 2022 ICC Women’s World Cup, where West Indies edged Bangladesh by four runs.
- West Indies hold an unbeaten record against Bangladesh across formats, with four wins in T20Is and one in ODIs.
FAQs
Q1: Why is this series important for the ICC Women’s Championship?
A1: It determines Bangladesh’s chances of direct qualification for the ODI World Cup.
Q2: Who are the new inclusions in the West Indies squad?
A2: Cherry-Ann Fraser and Jannillea Glasgow have been included.
Q3: Where will the matches take place?
A3: All matches will be held at Warner Park, St. Kitts.
Q4: Can West Indies directly qualify for the ODI World Cup?
A4: No, even a 3-0 ODI series win won’t secure direct qualification for West Indies.
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