A charged-up Sabina Park witnessed a dominant Australian performance as they brushed aside West Indies to take an unassailable 2-0 series lead in the T20Is. The match featured spin brilliance from Adam Zampa and a ruthless chase headlined by Josh Inglis and Cameron Green.
West Indies Innings: King’s Calm, Russell’s Fire, But Australia Rule
- Brandon King anchored the innings with a well-paced 51 off 36 balls, setting the foundation for a big total.
- After King’s dismissal in the 8th over, West Indies suffered a middle-order slide. Glenn Maxwell’s off-spin (2/15) and Adam Zampa’s clever leg-spin (3/29) dismantled the hosts’ momentum.
- The Windies crashed from 63-1 to 98-5 within a few overs.
- Andre Russell reignited the innings with a thrilling 36 off 15 balls, smashing 4 sixes in a display of classic power-hitting.
- West Indies finished on what seemed a competitive 172/8, but the middle-order collapse arguably cost them 20 extra runs on a true Kingston track.
Australia’s Chase: Inglis and Green Unleash the Carnage
- Australia began the chase solidly but lost both openers—Maxwell (12 off 10) to Holder and captain Marsh (21 off 17) to Joseph—leaving them 42/2 after 6 overs.
- The momentum swung decisively as Josh Inglis (78* off 33, SR 236.36) and Cameron Green (56* off 32, SR 175.00) combined for an unbroken 131-run stand.
- Inglis especially dismantled the attack, with crisp timing and fearless intent, while Green provided equally potent support.
- The partnership—scored off just 59 balls—crushed any West Indies hopes, as Australia powered to victory in a mere 15.2 overs.
Key Performers
| Australia | West Indies |
|---|---|
| Josh Inglis – 78* (33) | Brandon King – 51 (36) |
| Cameron Green – 56* (32) | Andre Russell – 36 (15) |
| Adam Zampa – 3/29 (4) | Roston Chase – 16 (16) |
| Glenn Maxwell – 2/15 (4) | Jason Holder – 1/31 (3) |
Match Highlights
- Turning Point: King’s wicket opened the door for an Aussie bowling squeeze; Russell’s cameo only delayed Australia’s eventual dominance.
- Bowling Impact: Adam Zampa’s three wickets stifled the Windies just as they looked set for a 190+ total.
- Chase Mastery: Inglis and Green’s methodical yet explosive 131-run partnership turned a potentially competitive match into a one-sided romp.
- Result: Australia chased 173 in just 15.2 overs, registering one of their most dominating away T20I chases.
Summary
Australia gave West Indies a lesson in pressure T20 cricket—first by squeezing them with quality spin, then by bulldozing the chase with clinical big-hitting. With this victory, Australia secured a series win, while West Indies were left ruing a lost opportunity after a promising start.
