BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Australia’s tour of Caribbean dominance continued with ruthless precision on Saturday, as they clinched an exciting three-wicket victory over the West Indies within the fourth T20 Worldwide at Warner Park.
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The win handed the guests an unassailable 4-0 lead within the five-match collection and left the house aspect nonetheless looking for their first win of the tour, following a 3-0 sweep within the Assessments.
Regardless of spirited resistance from the West Indies center and decrease order, the Aussies as soon as once more proved too medical with each bat and ball—chasing down 205 with 4 balls to spare, because of explosive knocks from Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, and Cameron Inexperienced.
Early injury undone by Windies center order fightback
Despatched in to bat for the fourth consecutive time, West Indies had been rattled early. Making his collection debut, Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett made a direct influence, eradicating openers Brandon King (18) and Shai Hope (10) cheaply. Roston Chase then fell for a duck—caught spectacularly by Glenn Maxwell leaping at mid-on—and Sherfane Rutherford, after a brisk 31 from 15 balls, was undone by leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who had him caught at backward level by skipper Mitchell Marsh.
At 67 for 4, West Indies regarded in dire straits. Nevertheless, Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell reignited the innings with an aggressive partnership, sustaining a scoring fee above 10 runs an over. However simply as momentum constructed, Hetmyer perished for 33, skying Sean Abbott to deep backward level, the place Mitchell Owen took a diving stunner.
Powell adopted quickly after, selecting out deep midwicket for 28, as West Indies stumbled to 119 for six.
Late surge lifts Windies to respectable complete
Regardless of the top-order troubles, the decrease order launched an important counterattack. Romario Shepherd (28 off 18), Jason Holder (26 off 16), Akeal Hosein (16 not out), and Matthew Forde (15 off 7) mixed to carry the entire to a aggressive 205 for 9 from 20 overs.
Australia’s bowlers delivered in bursts. Zampa led with 3-54, whereas Hardie (2-24), Bartlett (2-39), and Abbott (2-61) all made well timed breakthroughs.
Inglis and Maxwell ignite Australia’s chase
Australia’s pursuit acquired off to a rocky begin, as left-arm fast Jediah Blades struck early, trapping Mitchell Marsh lbw for a duck on the second ball. However Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell rapidly turned the tide, including 66 runs in simply six overs of managed carnage.
Inglis was in dazzling type, smashing 10 boundaries and a six in his 51 off 30 balls, reaching his half-century in simply 28 deliveries. He punished Shepherd with 4 consecutive boundaries after which reverse-swept Forde to the ropes earlier than clearing midwicket for six. His spectacular keep ended when he flicked Shepherd to deep backward sq., the place Rutherford held on.
Maxwell, initially quiet, exploded after Inglis’ departure. He hammered Shepherd for a six and 4, then clubbed Forde for 2 huge sixes within the ninth over. He regarded on the right track for a half-century earlier than falling for 47 off simply 18 balls, caught by Holder off Akeal Hosein at long-on.
Blades strikes once more however Inexperienced seals the deal
With Australia at 129 for 3, Blades returned to set off a mini-collapse—eradicating Mitchell Owen (2) and Cooper Connolly (0) in fast succession to go away the Aussies on 134 for 5.
However Cameron Inexperienced stood agency. Anchoring the decrease half of the innings, Inexperienced compiled a peaceful and composed unbeaten 55 off 35 balls, putting three sixes and three fours. He cast a 51-run stand with Aaron Hardie (23) and a match-winning 18-run partnership with Bartlett to information Australia dwelling in 19.2 overs.
Blades was the lone shiny spark within the West Indies bowling assault, ending with 3-29 from his 4 overs.
Australia eyes a clear sweep as Windies search redemption
With the collection already determined, the fifth and remaining T20I gives Australia an opportunity to finish a clear sweep throughout codecs, whereas the West Indies can be determined to salvage pleasure in entrance of their dwelling followers.
If Saturday’s match was any indication, the Aussies stay laser-focused—and the Windies should discover one thing particular to cease their relentless march.
