Australia Clinch Unassailable Lead in ODI Series Against West Indies

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Australia took an unassailable 2-0 lead in their ODI series against West Indies with a 90-run win in the second match at St Kitts’ Warner Park.

Australia secured a commanding 90-run victory over West Indies in the second ODI at St Kitts’ Warner Park, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Beth Mooney top-scored for the visitors with 65 runs off 104 balls as Australia posted a total of 269-7 after winning the toss.

The Australian spinners played a crucial role in the match, with Georgia Wareham taking 3-29 and Ash Gardner taking 3-34. Their performance led to a collapse of 7-34 for West Indies on the turning deck. The hosts were all out for 179 after 46 overs.

West Indies had started strong with Hayley Matthews scoring 45 off 73 balls, but a dramatic collapse saw them lose 7 wickets for 34 runs. Australia's Tahlia McGrath contributed 2-15 with the ball and took the final wicket, ending the game and securing the win.

Having already swept the three-match Twenty20 series, Australia will face West Indies in the final ODI on Friday, aiming to claim six consecutive wins on tour.