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Match Ended   
1st T20I, Carrara Oval, Carrara , Oct 05, 2022
146/7 (19.5/20)
145/9 (20.0/20)
Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets
Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. Australia have taken a lead in this series. They would be looking to seal the series when they meet again on 7th October 2022 in Brisbane. The first ball will be at 1.40 pm IST (8.10 am GMT). But our build-up begins much earlier. Until then, take care and goodbye.
The victorious skipper, Aaron Finch wins the Man of the Match award for his incredible knock of 58 runs. He says it got really close, both the teams were sloppy. Adds they knew it was going to be tough to chase this down on this wicket and Wade played brilliantly towards the end. Mentions he feels good, they needed to handle the pressure and the good thing is getting over the line. Informs he enjoyed batting in the middle order and Green has been playing well but they'll be trying a few things in the next game.
Nicholas Pooran, the captain of West Indies says it is frustrating, they did well to make a match out of it. Adds the bowlers did really well but they could not capitalize during the important stages. States they just need to keep the confidence up and there were quite a few positives and it was good to see the fight.
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Earlier in the day after being inserted, Windies got off to a very good start. They were pegged back though and were struggling at one point. Smith played a brilliant cameo to take his side over 140. That turned out to be a very competitive total as it came down to the last over but Wade once again played the role of the finisher and took his side over the line.
West Indies can be happy with the way they fought. The likes of Sheldon Cottrell, Alzarri Joseph and the leg spinner, Yannic Cariah were really good. Sheldon Cottrell was brilliant with the new ball but lost his control later on. Holder too wasn't at his best. However, what was more disappointing from the Windies was the fielding. They dropped crucial catches at crucial times in the game and that cost them the match.
Australia actually crawled their way to this target. They were struggling throughout. At one stage, they were under huge pressure when they had half the side back in the hut and still needed above 80. Finch and Wade then played brilliantly, the two added over 50 and took Australia back on top. Finch fell, Cummins did not last for long and the pressure was back on the Aussies. It came down to 11 from the last over but Wade and Starc managed to score the runs needed. Yes, they were helped by some poor fielding by the Windies but as they say, a win is a win.
Things could have been so different had Raymon Reifer taken that catch on the second ball of the last over. However, that chance was not taken and it is yet again, Wade, who's the hero for Australia. Another excellent knock from him under pressure and he has ensured Australia take a 1-0 lead in this series.
End Of The Over 19.5 : 146/7
11 Runs
  • 419.1
  • 219.2
  • 119.3
  • 219.4
  • 219.5
M. Starc
6 (4)
M. Wade
39 (29)
S. Cottrell
3.5-0-49-2
19.5
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc crashes into Johnson Charles during his second run but gets inside the crease in the end. It is a short ball, outside off. Mitchell Starc cuts it towards sweeper cover. The batters call for two and complete it in the end. AUSTRALIA WIN THE GAME BY 3 WICKETS.
19.4
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Starc
OH NO! Sheldon Cottrell could've gotten two wickets if the catches were taken. It is short, outside off, slower one. Mitchell Starc lifts it high in the air towards backward point. Kyle Mayers moves to his right but seems a bit casual in his approach. Sheldon Cottrell thought he got a wicket here, but Kyle Mayers dives in front of him but is unable to gather the ball safely. The batters take two more.
19.3
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Matthew Wade
Good length, wide outside off. Wade cuts it to deep point for a single. Mitchell Starc on strike now.
19.2
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Matthew Wade
DROPPED! NO WAY! Raymon Reifer the culprit this time. He could've sealed the game for West Indies. It is a short ball, outside off. Matthew Wade swings hard at it. The ball goes towards deep point. Raymon Reifer sprints forward but he could not plant his feet. He slips and the ball spills out as well. The batters take a couple.
19.1
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Matthew Wade
FOUR! A boundary to start the final over. Pressure on Cottrell straightaway. It is slightly short, down leg. Matthew Wade swivels and pulls it past the man at short fine. The ball races away to the fence.
End Of The Over 19 : 135/7
4 Runs
  • 018.1
  • 118.2
  • 118.3
  • W 18.4
  • 018.5
  • 218.6
M. Starc
2 (2)
M. Wade
32 (26)
O. Smith
3-0-19-1
18.6
2
Odean Smith To Mitchell Starc
It is a short ball, outside off. Mitchell Starc stands tall and smacks it past the bowler. It goes towards long on. The batters run hard and get a couple. 11 runs needed now with Matthew Wade on strike for the final over.
18.5
0
Odean Smith To Mitchell Starc
Swing and a miss! A length ball, angling across the left-hander. Mitchell Starc slashes but connects with thin air. 13 runs needed off 7 now.
18.4
W
Odean Smith To Pat Cummins OUT!
OUT! CLEANS HIM UP! A huge wicket from Smith. This game is getting very tight. A length ball, on off. Pat Cummins looks to heave it across the line but misses is completely. The ball goes through and hits the top of off. Pat Cummins short stay at the crease comes to an end. Is there a twist in the tale? Mitchell Starc is the new man in for Australia.
18.3
1
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
A short ball, outside off. Matthew Wade stays back and cuts it hard towards deep point. The batters take a single.
18.2
1
Odean Smith To Pat Cummins
In the air but lands safely. It is pitched up, on off. Pat Cummins looks to heave it across the line. The ball goes high in the air but lands behind mid on between the three coverging fielders as well. One more taken.
18.1
0
Odean Smith To Pat Cummins
Smith fires it full, on middle. Cummins digs it out back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 18 : 131/6
4 Runs
  • W 17.1
  • 017.2
  • 017.3
  • 217.4
  • 117.5
  • 1 WD 17.6
  • 017.6
M. Wade
31 (25)
P. Cummins
3 (4)
A. Joseph
4-0-17-2
17.6
0
Alzarri Joseph To Matthew Wade
A dot to end the over! Back of a length, on middle and leg. It skids through. Wade looks to pull it away but it dies on the deck off the inside edge.
17.6
wd
Alzarri Joseph To Matthew Wade
WIDE! Full length, wide outside off, even past the tramline. Wade leaves it alone. Wide called.
17.5
1
Alzarri Joseph To Pat Cummins
Jospeh goes full again, on middle. It is a half-volley. Pat Cummins hits it down to long on for a single.
17.4
2
Alzarri Joseph To Pat Cummins
Pat Cummins is off the mark! It is overpitched, outside off. Pat Cummins drives it through the off side. They collect two runs.
17.3
0
Alzarri Joseph To Pat Cummins
Two dots on the trot! Fuller, on middle and leg. Pat Cummins nudges it to short mid-wicket.
17.2
0
Alzarri Joseph To Pat Cummins
Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off. Pat Cummins looks to drive it away but gets beaten on the outside edge.
17.1
W
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! A timely wicket for West Indies and it is Alzarri Joseph who provides with a breakthrough. This could well change the game here. It is full, on middle and leg. Aaron Finch makes room and throws his blade at it. The ball goes high in the air towards long on. Aaron Finch does not get the desired distance on it. Jason Holder takes a sitter in the deep. Pat Cummins comes in at number 8.
End Of The Over 17 : 127/5
9 Runs
  • 1 LB 16.1
  • 1 LB 16.2
  • 016.3
  • 416.4
  • 216.5
  • 116.6
A. Finch
58 (52)
M. Wade
31 (24)
J. Holder
4-0-30-1
16.6
1
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Full length, on leg. Finch eases it to long on for a single.
16.5
2
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Fuller, on the pads, Finch flicks to mid-wicket and collects a brace. This is really good running.
16.4
4
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Up and over! Aaron Finch moves to the leg side. Jason Holder follows the batter with a full one, a slower one yet again. Aaron Finch stays leg side of the ball and lofts it over the bowler's head for a boundary.
16.3
0
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Fuller, on middle and leg. Finch looks to heave it across the line but misses.
16.2
lb
Jason Holder To Matthew Wade
LEG BYE! Jason Holder comes 'round the wicket and goes full, on middle and leg. Matthew Wade fails to push it away. The ball goes towards point off the pads. They take a leg bye.
16.1
lb
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
LEG BYE! Jason Holder serves it on a length, on middle. It tails in a touch. Finch fails to flick it away. It goes to the leg side off his pads. They collect a leg bye.
End Of The Over 16 : 118/5
9 Runs
  • 215.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 215.5
  • 415.6
M. Wade
31 (23)
A. Finch
51 (47)
O. Smith
2-0-15-0
15.6
4
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Incredible shot! Back of a length, on off. Matthew Wade pulls it towards deep mid-wicket. One bounce and over the ropes. 28 runs needed in 24 balls now.
15.5
2
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
Two runs this time! Short ball, on middle. Wade goes back and pulls it just over mid-wicket. It lands safely and they take a couple.
15.4
0
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
Back of a length, outside off. Wade looks to chase it but cannot connect.
15.3
1
Odean Smith To Aaron Finch
On off, this is pushed wide of mid off for one.
15.2
0
Odean Smith To Aaron Finch
Shorter and outside off, Finch slashes but misses.
15.1
2
Odean Smith To Aaron Finch
Misfield! Can't afford these when chasing the game! On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket. The fielder lets it through, two taken. Fifty for Finch. The skipper leads from the front. Solid knock. Understood the situation and played accordingly. Job still not done.
End Of The Over 15 : 109/5
3 Runs
  • 014.1
  • 014.2
  • 014.3
  • 114.4
  • 214.5
  • 014.6
M. Wade
25 (20)
A. Finch
48 (44)
Y. Cariah
4-0-15-1
14.6
0
Yannic Cariah To Matthew Wade
Lovely bowling, end of a good spell from Yannic Cariah! On middle, defended.
14.5
2
Yannic Cariah To Matthew Wade
Two more! Shorter and on off, this is pushed through covers for two.
14.4
1
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
14.3
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
Three dots in a row! Shorter and on off, Finch pushes it to covers.
14.2
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
Loopy ball on off, kept out.
14.1
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 14 : 106/5
6 Runs
  • 113.1
  • 013.2
  • 013.3
  • 213.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
M. Wade
23 (18)
A. Finch
47 (40)
J. Holder
3-0-23-1
13.6
2
Jason Holder To Matthew Wade
Another couple as Wade this time works it with soft hands towards the leg side.
13.5
1
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
On middle, this is nudged towards mid-wicket for one.
13.4
2
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Two again! On middle, this is worked with soft hands towards mid-wicket for two.
13.3
0
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Back of a length and on middle, defended.
13.2
0
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Slower and shorter outside off, Finch looks to cut but underedges it to the keeper.
13.1
1
Jason Holder To Matthew Wade
On the pads, this is nudged towards mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 13 : 100/5
7 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • 112.3
  • 212.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
M. Wade
20 (16)
A. Finch
44 (36)
A. Joseph
3-0-13-1
12.6
1
Alzarri Joseph To Matthew Wade
100 up for the Aussies! A yorker on middle, this is jammed out on the leg side for one.
12.5
1
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
On the fuller side again, Finch strokes it through covers and takes one.
12.4
2
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Two! Shorter and around off, Finch pushes it through covers for two.
12.3
1
Alzarri Joseph To Matthew Wade
On the pads, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
12.2
1
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Fuller and on middle, this is worked down to long on for one.
12.1
1
Alzarri Joseph To Matthew Wade
Shortish, this is pulled towards deep square leg and a run is taken.
End Of The Over 12 : 93/5
18 Runs
  • 411.1
  • 111.2
  • 411.3
  • 411.4
  • 111.5
  • 411.6
A. Finch
40 (33)
M. Wade
17 (13)
S. Cottrell
3-0-38-2
11.6
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
EDGY FOUR! Handy runs for Australia and frustrating for the Windies! This is short and outside off, Finch looks to push at it, it goes off the outside edge fine on the off side and races away to the fence. End of a huge over and a much-needed one for Australia. 53 needed in 48.
11.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Matthew Wade
Angled into the pads, it is worked on the leg side for one.
11.4
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Third in the over! Another poor ball. Short and down the leg side. Wade pulls it to the left of fine leg now and it is another boundary.
11.3
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Second boundary in the over and this could well be the momentum changing over! Shorter and on the body, this is pulled through square leg. It races away to the fence.
Ouch! The throw was a bit poo with pace on. Brandon King gets clipped on his cheeks as he could not back it up nicely. The physio comes out to have a look. Brandon King seems to be alright.
11.2
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
Smart batting! Follows the boundary with a single as this is nudged towards mid-wicket. That would have hurt King. He was backing up the throw by the fielder. It took a nasty bounce and hit him on the face.
11.1
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Put away nicely! Yes, it is a full toss but you still need to find the gap! Outside off, Finch strokes it through covers and this one races away to the fence. Good start to the over.
End Of The Over 11 : 75/5
7 Runs
  • 110.1
  • 110.2
  • 410.3
  • 010.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
M. Wade
8 (10)
A. Finch
31 (30)
Y. Cariah
3-0-12-1
10.6
0
Yannic Cariah To Matthew Wade
Outside off, left alone.
10.5
1
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
A single now! This is flatter and on the pads, Finch flicks it to square leg for one.
10.4
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
On off, Finch presses forward and defends it back to the bowler.
10.3
4
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
FOUR! A much-needed boundary. This should release some pressure. It is full and down leg. Aaron Finch sweeps it down to fine leg for four.
10.2
1
Yannic Cariah To Matthew Wade
Full and on leg. Matthew Wade reverse-sweeps it to deep point for one more.
10.1
1
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
Short ball, outside off. Aaron Finch pulls it down to mid on and takes a single.
End Of The Over 10 : 68/5
6 Runs
  • 09.1
  • 49.2
  • 09.3
  • 19.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
M. Wade
7 (8)
A. Finch
25 (26)
O. Smith
1-0-6-0
9.6
0
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
A dot to end the over! A sharp bumber, on off, shaping away. Matthew Wade leaves it alone. He thinks it should be a wide but the umpire is unmoved. Excellent over from Smith, just 6 off it.
9.5
1
Odean Smith To Aaron Finch
Length now, on off, tailing in a touch. Aaron Finch defends it to point and crosses.
9.4
1
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
Back of a length, outside off. Matthew Wade rides the bounce and goes over covers. He does not hit it cleanly. The batters take one.
9.3
0
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
Length, on off, blocked out.
9.2
4
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
FOUR! Matthew Wade gets his first boundary of the chase! It is a short ball, down leg. Matthew Wade goes for the pull shot. It comes off his gloves and goes past the effort of the keeper. It races down to the fine leg fence.
9.1
0
Odean Smith To Matthew Wade
A length ball, on top of off. Wade stays back and blocks it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 9 : 62/5
4 Runs
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
A. Finch
24 (25)
M. Wade
2 (3)
Y. Cariah
2-0-5-1
8.6
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
A peach of a delivery! Flighted one, outside off, it dips and turns away sharply. Aaron Finch gets on his front foot to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.
8.5
1
Yannic Cariah To Matthew Wade
Another single! It is full and on off. Wade blocks it to point for one more.
8.4
1
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
This is flicked to square leg for one. Its been a while since Australia got a boundary.
8.3
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
Tossed up, on off. Finch blocks it back to the bowler on the front foot.
8.2
1
Yannic Cariah To Matthew Wade
Loops it up, around off. It grips and turns in. Matthew Wade pushes it to mid off and gets off the mark.
8.1
1
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
Fuller,  on off, this is driven through covers for a single.
End Of The Over 8 : 58/5
1 Runs
  • 07.1
  • 07.2
  • 17.3
  • 07.4
  • W 7.5
  • 07.6
M. Wade
0 (1)
A. Finch
22 (21)
J. Holder
2-0-17-1
7.6
0
Jason Holder To Matthew Wade
A length ball, on the pads, Wade blocks it out safely. A successful over from Holder comes to an end.
7.5
W
Jason Holder To Tim David OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT IN THE DEEP! Australia are losing their ploy here. Tim David goes back to the pavilion on a 4-ball duck. He tries to break the shackles but holes out instead. Jason Holder gets a huge wicket here of the power-hitter. It is a short ball, on middle. Tim David does not have much room on offer. He still goes for the pull on his back foot. The ball takes the outside edge and flies high towards deep square leg. Odean Smith stationed there takes an easy catch. Another poor dismissal for the hosts.
7.4
0
Jason Holder To Tim David
Third dot of the over! Jason Holder goes wide of the crease and angles it in, full and on off. David defends it back to the bowler.
7.3
1
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Fuller, on the pads, Finch flicks it through the leg side for a single.
7.2
0
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
A full-length delivery, at 125 clicks. Aaron Finch hangs back and dabs it to the off side.
7.1
0
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
Good length, tailing into the pads. Finch tucks it to square on the leg side.
End Of The Over 7 : 57/4
1 Runs
  • 06.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • W 6.4
  • 06.5
  • 06.6
T. David
0 (2)
A. Finch
21 (18)
Y. Cariah
1-0-1-1
6.6
0
Yannic Cariah To Tim David
Loops it up, outside off. It grips and turns away. David lets it be. A wicket-taking over from Yannic Cariah comes to an end.
6.5
0
Yannic Cariah To Tim David
Fraction short, on off. David goes back and hits it back to the bowler.
6.4
W
Yannic Cariah To Glenn Maxwell OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! The debutant, Yannic Cariah strikes in his very first over and gets rid of the big fish, Glenn Maxwell. He walks back on a 3-ball duck. Australia in a spot of bother. It is tossed up, full and on off. Glenn Maxwell gets low and looks to slog it away. The ball takes the top edge and flies high in the air. It goes to the right of extra covers, Nicholas Pooran there moves to his right, keeps his eyes on the ball and gathers it safely.
6.3
0
Yannic Cariah To Glenn Maxwell
Loops it up, around off, turning away. Glenn Maxwell tries to chase it on his front foot but gets beaten on the outside edge,
6.2
1
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
It is tossed up, on off. Finch slices it to sweeper cover. They take one.
6.1
0
Yannic Cariah To Aaron Finch
It is tossed up, outside off, this one holds its line. Finch looks to block it out but misses.
End Of The Over 6 : 56/3
5 Runs
  • 25.1
  • 05.2
  • 25.3
  • 15.4
  • W 5.5
  • 05.6
G. Maxwell
0 (1)
A. Finch
20 (16)
A. Joseph
2-0-6-1
5.6
0
Alzarri Joseph To Glenn Maxwell
So, the Powerplay comes to an end and Australia are 56/3. It is a length ball, on off. Maxwell blocks it out watchfully.
5.5
W
Alzarri Joseph To Cameron Green OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! Cameron Green is on his way to the dugout. Alzarri Joseph goes full, on off, it tails in a bit. Cameron Green makes room and looks to whack it over covers but misses. The ball sneaks through to rattle the stumps. Alzarri Joseph gets his first wicket. Australia lose their third here. Not a great sign for the hosts. Glenn Maxwell is the new man in.
5.4
1
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
It is a short ball, in the channel. Aaron Finch stays back, hops and taps it to backward point. They take a single now.
5.3
2
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Fuller, on the pads, Finch flicks it into the gap at square leg. The batters take two with ease. This is really good running.
5.2
0
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Swing and a miss! Back of a length, on off. Aaron Finch looks to heave it aross the line but misses it completely.
5.1
2
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Short ball, on off. Finch pulls it to deep square leg for two runs.
End Of The Over 5 : 51/2
16 Runs
  • 64.1
  • 14.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 44.6
C. Green
14 (9)
A. Finch
15 (12)
J. Holder
1-0-16-0
4.6
4
Jason Holder To Cameron Green
FOUR! Up and over! 16 from the first over by Holder! Shorter and outside off, this is slapped over cover for another boundary.
4.5
1
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
4.4
0
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
On the pads, Finch looks to flick but misses to get hit on the pads.
4.3
4
Jason Holder To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Lovely placement! On the pads, this is tickled fine, past short fine leg for a boundary. Holder is proving to be really expensive in his first over.
4.2
1
Jason Holder To Cameron Green
Green is going after everything! Makes room again, he is followed, it is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
4.1
6
Jason Holder To Cameron Green
SIX! Whacked! Welcome into the attack, Holder! Short and on middle, this is pulled over the mid-wicket fence. Goes all the way.
End Of The Over 4 : 35/2
10 Runs
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 23.3
  • 23.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
C. Green
3 (6)
A. Finch
10 (9)
S. Cottrell
2-0-20-2
3.6
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Cameron Green
A single to end! On the pads, this is flicked towards deep square leg for one.
3.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
Goes short yet again, this is pulled through mid-wicket for two.
3.4
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
Two! Shorter and outside off again, this is played to the right of the fielder at deep point. Two taken.
3.3
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
Really good running again! Around off, this is guided to the left of the fielder at deep point. Two taken.
3.2
4
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
FOUR! Hammered! Shorter and outside off, it sits up to be hit. Finch slaps it through covers for a boundary.
3.1
0
Sheldon Cottrell To Aaron Finch
Back of a length and on off, defended.
End Of The Over 3 : 25/2
4 Runs
  • 1 LB 2.1
  • 02.2
  • 02.3
  • 02.4
  • 12.5
  • 2 LB 2.6
C. Green
2 (5)
A. Finch
1 (4)
A. Joseph
1-0-1-0
2.6
lb
Alzarri Joseph To Cameron Green
Really good running! On the pads, Green looks to flick but misses. It hits the pad and rolls towards square leg. Two taken. Leg byes.
2.5
1
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Finch is off the mark! On a length and around off, this is played through point for one.
2.4
0
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Length again and on middle, extra bounce. Hits the splice of the bat as he tries to defend.
2.3
0
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
Confusion but safe! Length and on off, this is pushed towards cover. Green is off but is sent back in time.
2.2
0
Alzarri Joseph To Aaron Finch
That was fast! Short and on middle, this one takes off. Finch looks to pull but gets hit on the body.
2.1
lb
Alzarri Joseph To Cameron Green
On the pads, Green looks to flick but misses, it hits the pad and rolls on the leg side. A leg bye taken.
Aaron Finch is the new man in.
End Of The Over 2 : 21/2
10 Runs
  • 41.1
  • W 1.2
  • 1 WD 1.3
  • 21.3
  • 1 WD 1.4
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • W 1.6
M. Marsh
3 (3)
C. Green
2 (3)
S. Cottrell
1-0-10-2
1.6
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Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Marsh OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Sheldon Cottrell has two in the over. Two big wickets. He could have had three but this is still a brilliant over. A full one outside off, Marsh looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge which is taken by the keeper, Johnson Charles. Game on!
1.5
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Cameron Green
Did that carry? We feel it did! Shorter and on middle, Green looks to upper cut it but it goes more off the top edge towards shoirt third man. It is dying on the fielder there. Mayers dives but he seems to have dropped it. A single. Windies need to take such chances if they are to have a chance in this game.
1.4
1
Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Marsh
Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for one.
1.4
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Marsh
WIDE! This is short again but down the leg side. Wided.
1.3
2
Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Marsh
Not sure if bowling short to Marsh is the right thing! Shorter and on the body, this is pulled towards fine leg. The fielder runs to his left, dives and keeps it down to two.
1.3
wd
Sheldon Cottrell To Mitchell Marsh
WIDE! Short and down the leg side. Marsh misses the pull. Wided. Sheldon Cottrell was the only one appealing.
Mitchell Marsh comes in at number 3.
1.2
W
Sheldon Cottrell To David Warner OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! That is the early wicket the Windies were looking for and the flying start for Australia has been cut short. Not a good shot that by Warner. This is a good delivery, fuller, it starts on middle and then shapes away. Warner looks to go downtown but loses his shape in looking to do so. It goes off the outside edge and it is taken at first slip by King.
1.1
4
Sheldon Cottrell To David Warner
FOUR! Pulled fine! Another poor delivery! Short and down the leg side, it is pulled past short fine leg for a boundary.
It will be Sheldon Cottrell to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 1 : 11/0
11 Runs
  • 10.1
  • 00.2
  • 10.3
  • 40.4
  • 40.5
  • 10.6
D. Warner
10 (4)
C. Green
1 (2)
K. Mayers
1-0-11-0
0.6
1
Kyle Mayers To David Warner
A single to end a very good first over for the Aussies! On middle, this is worked through square leg for one.
0.5
4
Kyle Mayers To David Warner
FOUR! Edgy but Warner won't care! Fuller and outside off, Warner looks to swing it across the line but it goes off the top edge and down to the third man fence.
0.4
4
Kyle Mayers To David Warner
FOUR! Can't bowl short to Warner, especially at Mayers' pace. Shorter and on middle, this is pulled through mid-wicket for a boundary.
0.3
1
Kyle Mayers To Cameron Green
Green is off the mark! Fuller and on off, he hits it towards mid off for one.
0.2
0
Kyle Mayers To Cameron Green
Green goes for it straightaway! Fuller and around off, it tails back in. Green swings but it goes off the inside edge to short fine leg.
0.1
1
Kyle Mayers To David Warner
Slightly shorter in length, does get it to tail away a little. Warner pulls it through square leg for one. He and Australia and underway.
Match Info
  • Venue Carrara Oval, Carrara
  • Weather Cool
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets
  • Player of the Match Aaron Finch
  • Umpire Donovan Koch (AUS), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Phillip Gillespie (AUS)
  • Referee Bob Stratford (AUS)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: West Indies 145/9 in 20.0 overs
  • West Indies 101/5 in 15.1 overs
  • Referral 2 (14.2 ovs): AUS against J Holder (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, WI: 2)
  • West Indies 75/4: N Pooran lbw b Mitchell Starc 2(5)
  • Referral 1 (10.5 ovs): AUS against N Pooran (LBW) Successful (AUS: 2, WI: 2)
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 53/2
  • West Indies 53/2 in 5.4 overs
  • R Reifer(WI) and Y Cariah(WI) makes their T20I debut
  • A Finch 18th T20I fifty: 50 runs in 45 balls (5x4) (0x6)
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 51 off 42 balls between A Finch (26) and M Wade (25)
  • Australia 100/5 in 13.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 56/3
  • Australia 51/2 in 5.0 overs
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Player Runs Avg.
David Warner AUS 89 44.50
Aaron Finch AUS 73 36.50
Matthew Wade AUS 55 55.00
Kyle Mayers WI 45 22.50
Tim David AUS 42 21.00
Player Wickets Eco.
Mitchell Starc AUS 6 7.50
Alzarri Joseph WI 5 4.75
Pat Cummins AUS 4 6.75
Josh Hazlewood AUS 3 6.89
Obed McCoy WI 2 11.00
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