Australia Whitewash West Indies 5-0 in T20 Series
Australia whitewashed West Indies 5-0 in the T20I series to complete a flawless 8-0 tour of the Caribbean. They chased down 171 with 18 balls to spare in the fifth T20I, showing once again why they’re top contenders ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Match Summary
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl, continuing their toss-winning streak. They struck early, reducing West Indies to 3 down within the first six overs. Ben Dwarshuis bowled with intent and control, finishing with 3 wickets for 41 runs in his four overs.
Nathan Ellis chipped in with 2 for 32, while Glenn Maxwell picked up a key wicket as well. West Indies fought back through Shimron Hetmyer, who top-scored with a stylish 52 off 31 balls. Sherfane Rutherford added a brisk 35, and Jason Holder contributed 20 runs late in the innings. But wickets kept falling regularly, and the hosts could only reach 170 in 19.4 overs.
Australia’s Chase
Despite early setbacks, Australia stayed on the front foot. Mitchell Owen and Cameron Green launched a counter-attack with a 63-run partnership. Owen smashed 37 off 17 balls, while Green scored 32 off 18. Their aggressive intent took the pressure off.
Akeal Hosein provided hope for West Indies by taking 3 for 17. He dismissed both set batters, but the damage was already done. Australia’s lower middle order remained calm. Tim David and Aaron Hardie steered the team home, with David’s finishing skills sealing the chase in the 17th over.
Player of the Match: Ben Dwarshuis
Dwarshuis was brilliant on a slightly slower pitch. He mixed up his pace well and executed his plans with precision. He said he focused on understanding each batter’s strengths and adjusting accordingly. His 3 wickets broke the backbone of the Windies innings and made a major impact.
Player of the Series: Cameron Green
Cameron Green earned the Player of the Series award for his all-round consistency. He praised the team for adapting to different roles and conditions. He also highlighted the contributions of players like Inglis and Tim David. Green said this dominant win gives Australia momentum heading into the T20 World Cup.
Captain Reactions
Australia’s skipper Mitchell Marsh was delighted. He admitted that he hadn’t expected a 5-0 win before the series began. Marsh praised the squad’s flexibility, adaptability, and execution. He also credited the power-hitting and bowling depth for the clean sweep.
West Indies captain Shai Hope admitted they fell short, especially with the bat. He praised Akeal Hosein for his efforts but pointed out that they lacked enough runs to defend. Hope also mentioned that losing all five tosses made things harder in Caribbean conditions.
What’s Next?
Australia return home to host South Africa in a white-ball series starting August 10 in Darwin. It includes three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will be a key test ahead of the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, West Indies will travel to the USA to face Pakistan in a T20I and ODI series starting in Lauderhill.
Australia’s 5-0 T20I clean sweep adds another strong statement to their World Cup campaign. They’ve shown power, precision, and incredible depth across both formats on this tour.
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