Stefanie Taylor - compiled an even 100 then retired. - file

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, CMC

Teenagers Deandra Dottin and Stafanie Taylor smashed centuries yesterday and spurred West Indies women to a lopsided 112-run victory over a Sri Lanka XI in a practice match.

The two 17-year-olds retired after battering the home bowlers while steering the Caribbean side to 273 for one off their allotted 50 overs after they were sent in to bat.

The Sri Lankan side replied with 161 for seven off their 50 overs in the tour opener for the Caribbean girls as they warmed up for the five-match One Day International (ODI) series against the Sri Lanka national team starting tomorrow.

Valuable practice

The West Indies are using the trip as valuable practice for the ICC Women's World Cup in Australia next March and team manager Carol Whilby-Maxwell is very satisfied with the start they have made to the short tour.

"I was extremely pleased with what I saw," Whilby-Maxwell told CMC Sport after the game yesterday.

"Stafanie and Deandra played really well and we are confident for the World Cup. All these other teams have over us is experience but on ability, we are on par," she added.

Versatile Barbadian Dottin top-scored with 103 and Jamaican Taylor compiled an even 100 as the opening pair dominated the bowling yesterday at the BRC Ground.

They recorded an opening partnership of 220 before retiring to allow some practice for other top-order batters.

The stocky Dottin, who has won four CARIFTA Games gold medals in throwing events (javelin, shot put and discus), belted 10 fours and four sixes in her innings.

Taylor stroked seven boundaries.

Charlene Taitt was not out on 23 at the end.

No rebound

The Sri Lankans were unable to flourish in their reply against efficient out-cricket and steady bowling from West Indies.

There were a plethora of run-outs and the Grenadian spinner Afy Fletcher picked up two wickets for 13 runs while effecting two of the run-outs.

West Indies will play the first three ODIs against Sri Lanka tomorrow, Friday and Sunday, and tackle the hosts in the remaining games next week Tuesday and Wednesday.

Eight teams will contest the Women's World Cup in March - hosts and holders Australia, England, India, West Indies, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.

West Indies will contest Group A with Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, while Sri Lanka play in Group B with India, England, and Pakistan.