Naveed Qaisar
Cricket Spectator
Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Full Report
Date: February 9, 2024 Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart Result: Australia won by 11 runs
Australia Batting:
West Indies Batting:
Key Performers:
Series Update:
Date: February 9, 2024 Venue: Blundstone Arena, Hobart Result: Australia won by 11 runs
Australia Batting:
- Australia, batting first after losing the toss, posted a challenging total of 213/7 on the board.
- David Warner was the star of the show, scoring a blistering 70 runs off just 36 balls with 12 fours and a six in his 100th T20I.
- Other significant contributions came from Aaron Finch (33), Josh Inglis (29), and Matthew Wade (21).
- Andre Russell took two wickets in the final over for West Indies, but it was not enough to restrict Australia's scoring.
West Indies Batting:
- West Indies started their chase brightly, with openers Brandon King (53) and Johnson Charles (42) putting on an 89-run stand for the first wicket.
- However, Adam Zampa took three wickets in quick succession to derail the chase.
- Rovman Powell (37) and Odean Smith (26) played fighting knocks, but West Indies ultimately fell short by 11 runs.
Key Performers:
- Player of the Match: David Warner (Australia) for his match-winning knock of 70 runs.
- Best Bowler (Australia): Adam Zampa (3 wickets for 26 runs)
- Best Bowler (West Indies): Andre Russell (2 wickets for 36 runs)
Series Update:
- This win gives Australia a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
- The second match will be played on February 11, 2024, at Adelaide Oval