Australia's batting depth proved the difference in a comprehensive 103-run victory, with Phoebe Litchfield and Nicola Carey combining to set a platform that West Indies never threatened to chase. At 341, the Australian total looked formidable on a pitch offering little for seamers, and so it proved.
Stafanie Taylor fought hard—her 105 off 128 balls was a masterclass in anchoring—but the middle order crumbled around her. Chinelle Henry's 38 provided brief resistance, yet Australia's pace attack, spearheaded by Afy Fletcher's 3 for 83, kept the asking rate climbing. West Indies needed early wickets and never got them. The powerplay set the tone: Australia won the battle of attrition.
For Australia, the message is clear: this batting lineup can compete anywhere. Litchfield's 77 proves she belongs at the top; the depth behind her (Carey, Gardner contributions) offers flexibility for the road ahead. Concerns? None immediate. For West Indies, questions demand answers. Can they penetrate elite batting orders without more penetrative bowling? Taylor cannot carry the load alone. The middle order—Henry excepted—looked listless. Selection must address fast bowling depth and find a hitter to complement Taylor. This tour revealed ambition; it also exposed ceiling. Rebuilding starts now.