King shines again as Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Women Match Scorecard seals series in St Vincent

Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Women Match Scorecard shows Alana King took 2-25 as Australia defended 164 to secure a 17-run win and an unassailable 2-0 T20I series lead in St Vincent.

What Happens When Australia Women’s National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Women Match Scorecard Highlights King?

Alana King continued her series-long impact with the ball, following a 3-14 performance in the opener with 2-25 in this match, and was named player of the match for her contribution. Leg-spin again proved decisive: King removed the momentum-building partnership in the middle overs and accounted for both Hayley Matthews (a 41-ball 56) and Stafanie Taylor as the hosts were held to 4-147. Georgia Wareham also chipped in with 1-16, while other bowlers contained the West Indies’ top order during the Powerplay to keep the chase under sustained pressure.

How the game unfolded and the key moments

Australia posted 5-164 batting first, an identical total to their earlier innings in the series but reached in a different way. Ellyse Perry top-scored with 42 from 28 deliveries and Georgia Voll contributed 39 from 23 as the tourists were 2-86 at the 10-over mark after an opening stand of 54. Beth Mooney was dismissed when a delivery from Afy Fletcher bowled her, and Phoebe Litchfield made a start before being squeezed in the latter stages.

In reply the hosts were 1-65 at the drinks break, but Matthews and Taylor rebuilt with a substantial partnership and, after the break, hit aggressively — including a 17-run over off Darcie Brown. Matthews reached her fifty off 38 balls with consecutive fours. King’s return in the 12th over provided the breakthrough when Matthews hit straight to Sophie Molineux and was caught. King later had Taylor stumped, which pushed the required rate out of reach despite late hitting from Deandra Dottin, who finished an unbeaten 39 from 28 including significant sixes.

• Australia innings: 5-164 (top contributions: Ellyse Perry 42, Georgia Voll 39)
• West Indies innings: 4-147 (Hayley Matthews 56; Deandra Dottin 39* )
• Key bowling: Alana King 2-25 (named player of the match), Georgia Wareham 1-16
• Injuries/niggles: Chinelle Henry left after four overs with a thumb injury and could not bat; Ashleigh Gardner sat out with a hamstring niggle

What If King’s form forces selection headaches?

King’s performances have intensified the debate around leg-spin options. Sophie Molineux, Australia’s captain, noted King’s strong overs and framed the effort as a team performance while acknowledging King’s wickets. Selectors face a crowded spin list: Wareham’s attributes — being quicker through the air and able to bat higher — remain valued, and Molineux is managing a back issue while set to return to bowling. The squad also includes players who can offer spin in different packages, which reduces the likelihood of playing multiple specialist leg-spinners together.

For now, the practical outcome is clear: Australia defended 164 twice in the series, with King’s leg-spin a defining factor in both matches and the visitors heading into the final game holding an unassailable lead.