Australia vs West Indies first T-20: Australia won the match by 11 runs

Australia vs West Indies first T-20 match ended with Australia winning by 11 runs at Blundstone Arena, Oval. Australia has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T-20 series. The visitors won the toss and elected to field first. The T-20 veteran David Warner punished the West Indies balling unit with his batting approach. David Warner scored 70 runs and Tim David scored 37 runs. Australia scored 213/7 in 20 overs. West Indies in response scored 202/8 in 20 overs. David Warner Won the player of the match Award.

Australia Playing eleven

David Warner, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (WK), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Hazlewood.

West Indies Playing eleven

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell (captain), Nicolas Pooran (WK), Andre Russell, Alzarri Joseph, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosien.

Australia vs West Indies first T-20

David Warner and Josh Inglis came to open for the Home team.  Akeal Hosein had a first over. David Warner and Josh Inglis Provided a quick start they scored 93 runs in 8 overs. Josh Inglis was caught at mid-off by Rovman Powell he scored 39 runs off 25 balls. Jason Holder picked his wicket.

On the 13^th over, Mitchell Marsh was caught behind by Nicolas Pooran. Mitchell Marsh scored 16 runs off 13 balls. Alzarri Joseph took his wicket. David Warner was caught behind by Nicolas Pooran in the same over. David Warner scored 70 runs off 36 balls.

In the 14^th over, Marcus Stoinis was caught by Alzarri Joseph. Marcus Stoinis scored 9 runs off 6 balls. Andre Russell took his wicket. In the 16^th over, Glenn Maxwell was caught by Brandon King at mid-wicket. Glenn Maxwell scored 10 runs off 8 balls. Romario Shepherd took his wicket.

Tim David and Matthew Wade built a 50-run partnership for the 6^th wicket. In the 20^th over, Matthew Wade was caught by Roston Chase (Sub) at mid-wicket. Matthew Wade scored 21 runs off 14 balls. Sean Abbott was bowled out in the next ball. Sean Abbott Scored 0 runs off 1 ball. Andre Russell took both wickets.

Tim David scored not out 37 runs off 17 balls and Adam Zampa scored not out 4 runs off 1 ball. Australia scored 213/7 in 20 overs.

West Indies Bowling Stats:

Bradon King and Johnson Charles came to open for the West Indies. Jason Behrendorff had a first over. Bradon King and Johnson Charles built an 89-run partnership for the first wicket. In the 9^th over, Johnson Charles was caught by David Warner at point covers. Johnson Charles Scored 42 runs off 25 balls. Adam Zampa took his wicket.

In the 11^th over, Bradon King was caught by Sean Abbott at deep square leg. Bradon King scored 53 runs off 37 balls. Marcus Stoinis took his wicket. In the 12^th over, Rovman Powell was caught by Sean Abbott. Rovman Powell scored 14 runs off 5 balls. Glenn Maxwell took his wicket. In the 15^th over, Shai Hope was caught by Sean Abbott at square leg. Shai Hope scored 16 runs off 8 balls. Marcus Stoinis took his wicket.

On the 16^th over, Andre Russell bowled out in the first ball of Adam Zampa. Andre Russell scored 1 run off 2 balls. In the same over, Nicolas Pooran was caught by Sean Abbott at straight boundary. Nicolas Pooran scored 18 runs off 17 balls. In the 17^th over, Sherfane Rutherford was caught by Aaron Hardie (sub) at backward point. Sean Abbott took his wicket.

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In the 18^th over, Romario Shepherd was caught by Mitchell Marsh at covers. Romario Shepherd scored 2 runs off 3 balls. Jason Behrendorff took his wicket. Jason Holder scored not out 34 runs off 15 balls and Akeal Johnson scored not out 7 runs off 5 balls. West Indies scored 202/8 in 20 overs. Australia won this match by 11 runs.

Australia Bowling Stats: