Georgia Voll Scores Rapid Century as Australia Sweeps West Indies T20 Series

Georgia Voll scored the third fastest T20I century by an Australian woman, powering Australia to a series sweep over West Indies with a 52-ball 101 in St Vincent.

Australia Dominates West Indies with Voll's Quick Century

Australia posted 211-7, while West Indies reached 61-3 before rain halted play. Australia secured a 40-run victory via the DLS method.

Opener Georgia Voll achieved the third fastest international T20 century by an Australian woman, scoring 101 runs off 52 balls. Her innings featured six sixes and was instrumental in Australia's series sweep against West Indies.

In St Vincent, Voll’s aggressive batting helped Australia reach a strong total of 7-211. The West Indies innings was curtailed by rain after 10 overs at 61-3, resulting in a 40-run win for Australia under the DLS system. This match marked Australia's final T20 before their upcoming World Cup campaign in England this June.

Voll's Impact and Playing Style

Known for her powerful striking at the top of the order, Voll is anticipated to be a key player for Australia following the retirement of Alyssa Healy. Her century in the third T20 against West Indies on Monday (Tuesday AEDT) demonstrated Australia's intent to play fearless cricket.

Voll effectively used her feet against spinners, attacking them down the ground. Her intent was evident early, as she struck Shawnisa Hector over long on in the third over. Later in the innings, she executed three sixes off the slog sweep, applying constant pressure on the slower bowlers.

The 22-year-old reached her 52-ball hundred by slashing Deandra Dottin to deep third man boundary. She was dismissed on the very next ball, bowled by Hayley Matthews.

Historical Context of Voll's Century

Voll’s century ranks as the third fastest by an Australian woman, following Alyssa Healy’s 46-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2019 and Meg Lanning’s 51-ball century during the 2019 Ashes series.

Supporting Performances and Team Updates

Sophie Molineux contributed 25 runs off 12 balls late in the innings. This was her first batting or bowling appearance in the series, with team officials cautious about her return from back pain. Nicola Carey remained unbeaten on 24 off 20 balls, strengthening her case to be selected ahead of vice-captain Tahlia McGrath for the upcoming England tour.

In the West Indies innings, Megan Schutt dismissed Qiana Joseph with the second ball. Both veteran and debutant Lucy Hamilton took 2-11 from two overs before rain interrupted the match.

Upcoming Fixtures

Australia and West Indies will next compete in a three-match ODI series in St Kitts. Following that, Australia will face South Africa in England as part of their preparations for the World Cup in June.