Matthews-led West Indies look to seal Cricket World Cup 2025 berth
Hayley Matthews will once again be at the forefront of things as skipper for the West Indies, thanks to her continous set of good performances over the years. The all-rounder is ranked among the top 10 players across all three categories in the ICC Women's ODI Player Rankings.
The squad is almost the same as the one that competed against Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series, as part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 in end of January at home.
With 13 players from that series-winning squad retained, Rashada Williams and Stafanie Taylor replace Deandra Dottin and Nerissa Crafton, who miss out owing to injuries.
Squad:
Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams
All the squads named for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025
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