The West Indies emerged victorious in the final contest of the T20 series against Australia on Tuesday. The middle-order batting department of the side showcased outstanding form, and the side touched a total of 220 runs in the first inning. Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford played pivotal knocks for the side, while Roston Chase also contributed from both the batting and the bowling ends.
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Though Australia has already clinched the series by winning the previous two matches of the series, the West Indies will be very happy after such a wonderful performance in the last encounter.
Andre Russell’s Storm, Samshed 71 runs in just 29 deliveries
Andre Russell had something to show on the field today, he played a very impressive innings of 71 runs in just 29 deliveries, including 4 fours and 7 massive sixes, with a magnificent strike rate of 244.83. The West Indies lost their first three wickets quickly, and the score of the side in the first 3 overs was 17/3.
Roston Chase came to the plate in fourth place, played a very crucial inning of 37 runs in 20 deliveries, and built a partnership of 55 runs with Kyle Mayers to help the side rebuild the inning.
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West Indies lost their 5 wickets at the score of 79 runs in 8.4 overs and Australia was dominating on the side. Andre Russell and Sherfane Rutherford took the crease and made a huge partnership of 146 runs to transform the score of the side to 218/6 in 19.4 overs.
Australia had to chase the target of 220 runs to win the contest, but the West Indies bowling attack restricted them to a total of 183 runs at the end of the second inning.
David Warner’s Impressive innings, Chase picks up 2 wickets
The Australian opener, David Warner, played a very impressive knock of 81 runs in just 49 deliveries with a strike rate of 130.77, including 3 boundaries, and made a partnership of 68 runs for the first wicket with Mitchell Marsh. He also accumulated 46 runs with Aaron Hardie for the second wicket, and the Australian innings were going on track.
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Australia lost 3 wickets in the next 2 overs and West Indies totally dominated the Aussies and did not give them any opportunity to get back in the game.