Australia bowling to Windies at World Cup

Australia have been asked to bowl by the West Indies as they chase a fourth straight win at the Women’s World Cup on Tuesday.

The Aussies have made two changes to the side that crushed New Zealand by 141 runs two days ago, returning world No.1 ranked ODI bowler Jess Jonassen into the XI.

Annabel Sutherland also comes in, with Amanda-Jade Wellington and Darcie Brown also rested.

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The match has been delayed half an hour by rain, with patchy skies above Wellington’s Basin Reserve threatening further delays.

Speaking after she lost a third toss of the tournament, captain Meg Lanning said “conditions and match-ups” were behind the two changes.

“I just expect to lose (the toss) these days,” she said.

“That’s alright. I think bowling first is not too bad in these conditions … we think there’s no more rain coming through the day.”

Stafanie Taylor, who has led the West Indies to memorable wins over New Zealand and England by batting first, said she didn’t want to change a winning formula.

“I think it’s a good wicket and runs on the board is runs on the board,” she said.

“We’ve been doing well batting first so why not?”

Australia can all but seal their semi-final place with a win.

Australia: Alyssa Healy, Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning (capt), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Megan Schutt.

West Indies Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Kycia Knight, Stafanie Taylor (capt), Shemaine Campbelle, Chedean Nation, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chinelle Henry, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack, Shamilia Connell.

Australia bowling to Windies at World Cup
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