Cricket West Indies (CWI) has unveiled a 15-member squad to face Sri Lanka in a three-match Women’s T20 International Series from February 28 to March 3 at the National Cricket Stadium in St George’s, Grenada.
The squad will be led by captain Hayley Matthews as the team continues to build momentum for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to bowl off in the United Kingdom from June 12 to July 5.
Among the selections is 17-year-old Barbadian Eboni Brathwaite, who earns her maiden call-up to the Senior level following a strong showing during the recently concluded regional T20 Blaze tournament in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The aggressive top-order batter impressed the selectors with her positive strokeplay, recording a strike rate of 146 throughout the competition.
Also making their way into the T20 squad following the conclusion of the ODI series against Sri Lanka, are Zaida James and Mandy Mangru, replacing Ashmini Munisar and Shunelle Sawh, with Brathwaite stepping in for Realeanna Grimmond.
The West Indies Women T20 Squad reads:
Hayley Matthews (captain), Chinelle Henry (vice-captain), Aaliyah Alleyne, Eboni Brathwaite, Shemaine Campbelle, Jahzara Claxton, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Jannillea Glasgow, Shawnisha Hector, Zaida James, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Karishma Ramharack, and Stafanie Taylor
