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West Indies vs Australia, 1st T20I Match Summary

WI vs AUS, 2021 - T20 Summary

West Indies vs Australia Scorecard
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1st T20I, Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia , Jul 09, 2021
West Indies West Indies
145/6 (20.0/20)
Australia Australia
127 (16.0/20)
West Indies beat Australia by 18 runs
  • Player of the Match
    Obed McCoy
    4/26(4)
WI 145/6
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1536-andre-russell-playerprofile>Andre Russell</a>
Andre Russell
51 (28)
  • 3x4s
  • 5x6s
  • 182.14SR
<a href=/cricket/players/862-lendl-simmons-playerprofile>Lendl Simmons</a>
Lendl Simmons
27 (28)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 96.42SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Josh Hazlewood
ECON 3
4
OVERS
12/3
R/W
Bowler
Mitchell Marsh
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/2
R/W
AUS 127/10
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1425-mitchell-marsh-playerprofile>Mitchell Marsh</a>
Mitchell Marsh
51 (31)
  • 5x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 164.51SR
<a href=/cricket/players/1010-matthew-wade-playerprofile>Matthew Wade</a>
Matthew Wade
33 (14)
  • 1x4s
  • 3x6s
  • 235.71SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Obed McCoy
ECON 6.50
4
OVERS
26/4
R/W
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Right then. We have been treated to a roller-coaster of a game between these two giants and it is the hosts who take the 1-0 lead in the series. But not a lot of time to celebrate as the second game is less than 24 hours away and Australia will have a chance to level the series soon enough. The second T20I will be played on Sunday, 11th July 2021 at 1930 local (2330 GMT). Do join us for that. Until then, cheers and take care!
The skipper of West Indies, Nicholas Pooran says he is delighted to start his captaincy with a victory. He only expected the players to show energy, which they did. Also adds, he can't praise his bowlers enough, they were just brilliant tonight. Ends by saying his side is over the last series, as they look to change their path now.
Aaron Finch, the Australian skipper says that the bowlers did a fantastic job to restrict them to a lower score. Also says he is really disappointed as they were not able to chase the game down. Says Marsh and Wade put them in control of the game, but they were unable to end it with a victory. Ends by saying they will look to come back stronger in the next game.
OBED McCOY IS THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He says that it feels great and he has been working hard and looks at his execution very closely. Feels that the surface had some nice bounce and carry and he noticed that the spinners were getting some turn and so his slower balls would get something off the surface. Feels that they had the bowling to defend this and they defended this well.
Take a bow, West Indies! This has been a supreme bowling performance to defend such a total. It looked like they would not be able to put in a strong display, but they have proved that they have what it takes to bowl well in tough situations. Obed McCoy was the hero and the star as he ended up taking 4 to his name and completely rattled the visitors. Even Hayden Walsh took timely wickets and bowled smartly, to finish with 3 to his name. Fabian Allen got two as well, but overall, all of their bowlers were up to the task.
The Aussies started off poorly, as they lost Finch very early on. Wade then decided to charge and make full use of the Powerplay as he kept the runs coming but he too, could not last too long. After Philippe departed, the duo of Marsh and Henriques decided to swing and scored a few boundaries quickly, putting the pressure back on the hosts. But once Moises fell, the train slightly derailed. Marsh got to his fifty, but he could not last longer and take his side home and from a position of strength at 89/3, they slumped and bowed out for 127.
Wow, wow, wow! What a start we have to this series! It looked like Australia would start their Caribbean tour with a win to their name, but the hosts have put in a supreme bowling display to defend a below-par total, to take a 1-0 lead in this 5-game T20I series.
Over 16 : 127/10
1 Runs
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • W 15.6
J. Hazlewood
0 (1)
A. Zampa
1 (2)
O. McCoy
4-0-26-4
15.6
W
Obed McCoy To Josh Hazlewood OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Obed McCoy, TAKE A BOW! What a spell he has had with the ball today. He gets his fourth and the final wicket of the game. Serves it a touch short, outside off. Josh Hazlewood looks to poke at it. The ball though takes the outside edge and flies to the left of Nicholas Pooran, who collects the ball with ease and starts the celebrations for the West Indies side. They take an important 1-0 lead in the series. WEST INDIES WIN BY 18 RUNS!
15.5
1
Obed McCoy To Adam Zampa
A length ball, on the pads. Zampa nudges it to square leg for a single.
15.4
W
Obed McCoy To Mitchell Starc OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! What a game we are having. A great start to the series. West Indies are running riot at the moment. Obed McCoy gets his third of the day. He has been the game-changer for the Men in Maroon. Serves a slower ball again. On a length, on off. Starc looks to get under it and decides to go big. The ball though does not get the distance that was needed on it, as it goes towards deep mid-wicket. Fabian Allen coves a lot of ground to his left, as he is coming in from the mid-wicket region. He takes a superb running catch. The West Indies only need one more wicket to end things for the Aussies!
Josh Hazlewood is the last man in.
15.3
0
Obed McCoy To Mitchell Starc
On a length, outside off, moving away. Starc swings his blade to push it out but misses. The bounce takes the ball over the blade.
15.2
0
Obed McCoy To Mitchell Starc
Looks like Obed McCoy has mastered the slower delivery. A slower one again. Full and on off. Mitchell Starc was looking to go big but the pace gets him yet again, as he defends it out.
15.1
0
Obed McCoy To Mitchell Starc
Slower delivery yet again. Full and outside off. Mitchell Starc looks to chase it but misses.
Over 15 : 126/8
3 Runs
  • 114.1
  • 1 WD 14.2
  • 014.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
A. Zampa
0 (1)
M. Starc
3 (4)
H. Walsh
4-0-23-3
14.6
0
Hayden Walsh To Adam Zampa
Tossed up, on off. Zampa defends it solidly. 20 needed in 30 balls!
14.5
1
Hayden Walsh To Mitchell Starc
Looped up on off, Starc plays the square cut and gets a single.
14.4
0
Hayden Walsh To Mitchell Starc
On off, Starc works it to the leg side.
14.3
W
Hayden Walsh To Dan Christian OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Maybe, just maybe we are witnessing a tilt here. The Australians had a firm grip on the match, but now it looks like they are in trouble. Hayden Walsh gets his third wicket. Loopy ball, on off. Dan Christian uses his feet and lifts it towards the long on region. Loud shouts for the catch and Dwayne Bravo comes chasing in and takes a sharp catch in the deep.
Adam Zampa comes out at Number 10!
14.2
0
Hayden Walsh To Dan Christian
Floated on off, Dan Christian goes back and pushes it to cover.
14.2
wd
Hayden Walsh To Dan Christian
WIDE! Tossed up down the leg side. Dan Christian looks to pull it but misses. Wide called.
14.1
1
Hayden Walsh To Mitchell Starc
On off, Starc works it to mid on for a single.
Over 14 : 123/7
4 Runs
  • 213.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
M. Starc
1 (1)
D. Christian
10 (10)
O. McCoy
3-0-25-2
13.6
1
Obed McCoy To Mitchell Starc
A length ball, on off. Starc flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
13.5
W
Obed McCoy To Ashton Agar OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Obed McCoy gets his second and he displays his reflexes for everybody to see. The slower delivery does the trick for the big man. Keeps it full and on leg. Agar looks to work it to the leg side but gets a leading edge and the ball goes back towards the bowler really slowly. Obed McCoy does a forward roll as the momentum of the catch makes him do it and pouches this. Brilliant from the big man.
Mitchell Starc comes out!
13.4
0
Obed McCoy To Ashton Agar
Back of a length ball, outside off. Agar pulls it towards Chris Gayle at mid-wicket.
13.3
0
Obed McCoy To Ashton Agar
Slower ball again. Full and on off. Agar defends it out solidly.
13.2
1
Obed McCoy To Dan Christian
A length ball, on off. Dan Christian pushes it to mid off for a single.
13.1
2
Obed McCoy To Dan Christian
Full and outside off. it's a slower one. Dan Christian moves across and lifts it towards the mid-wicket region. The ball lands in a vacant area. The batters take a couple.
Over 13 : 119/6
4 Runs
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • W 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
D. Christian
7 (8)
A. Agar
1 (2)
H. Walsh
3-0-20-2
12.6
1
Hayden Walsh To Dan Christian
Around off, pushed through covers for one. A successful over for Hayden, 4 runs and wicket off this. 27 needed in 42 balls.
Full Commentary
16 OV
1 Runs
O. McCoy to M. Starc A. Zampa J. Hazlewood
  • 015.1
  • 015.2
  • 015.3
  • W 15.4
  • 115.5
  • W 15.6
15 OV
3 Runs
H. Walsh to M. Starc D. Christian A. Zampa
  • 114.1
  • 1 WD 14.2
  • 014.2
  • W 14.3
  • 014.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
4 Runs
O. McCoy to D. Christian A. Agar M. Starc
  • 213.1
  • 113.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • W 13.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
4 Runs
H. Walsh to M. Marsh D. Christian A. Agar
  • 112.1
  • 112.2
  • W 12.3
  • 012.4
  • 112.5
  • 112.6
12 OV
4 Runs
O. McCoy to D. Christian M. Marsh
  • 111.1
  • 011.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 011.5
  • 211.6
11 OV
6 Runs
H. Walsh to M. Marsh B. McDermott D. Christian
  • 210.1
  • 110.2
  • W 10.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
7 Runs
F. Allen to M. Marsh B. McDermott
  • 19.1
  • 19.2
  • 09.3
  • 49.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
9 Runs
D. Bravo to M. Marsh B. McDermott
  • 08.1
  • 1 WD 8.2
  • 18.2
  • 08.3
  • 18.4
  • 48.5
  • 1 WD 8.6
  • 18.6
8 OV
9 Runs
F. Allen to M. Marsh M. Henriques B. McDermott
  • 67.1
  • 17.2
  • 17.3
  • 17.4
  • W 7.5
  • 07.6
7 OV
10 Runs
H. Walsh to M. Henriques M. Marsh
  • 16.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 16.4
  • 66.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
17 Runs
O. McCoy to J. Philippe M. Henriques M. Marsh
  • W 5.1
  • 65.2
  • 65.3
  • 15.4
  • 05.5
  • 45.6
5 OV
7 Runs
D. Bravo to M. Marsh J. Philippe
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 1 WD 4.3
  • 14.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
14 Runs
A. Russell to M. Wade M. Marsh
  • 63.1
  • 03.2
  • 63.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • W 3.6
3 OV
16 Runs
F. Edwards to M. Wade
  • 42.1
  • 22.2
  • 1 WD 2.3
  • 02.3
  • 62.4
  • 22.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
8 Runs
F. Allen to A. Finch M. Marsh M. Wade
  • W 1.1
  • 01.2
  • 21.3
  • 11.4
  • 11.5
  • 41.6
1 OV
8 Runs
F. Edwards to M. Wade A. Finch
  • 30.1
  • 10.2
  • 10.3
  • 20.4
  • 00.5
  • 10.6
Match Info
  • Venue Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium, Gros Islet, St Lucia
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
  • Result West Indies beat Australia by 18 runs
  • Player of the Match Obed McCoy
  • Umpire Nigel Duguid (WI), Patrick Gustard (WI) and Leslie Reifer (WI)
  • Referee Sir Richie Richardson (WI)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: West Indies 145/6 in 20.0 overs
  • A Russell maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 26 balls (3x4) (5x6)
  • West Indies 100/4 in 15.5 overs
  • Referral 1 (11.5 ovs): AUS against S Hetmyer (LBW) Unsuccessful (WI: 2, AUS: 1)
  • West Indies 52/3 in 9.5 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): West Indies 24/2
  • M Marsh maiden T20I fifty: 50 runs in 29 balls (5x4) (2x6)
  • Australia 100/4 in 9.2 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Australia 70/3
  • Australia 50/2 in 4.2 overs
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