The 38th Match of the 2021 T20 World Cup was an Australia vs West Indies encounter played on Saturday, 06 November 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
This encounter is from Group 1 of the Super 12 round at the ongoing 2021 T20 World Cup.
Line-Up for Australia vs West Indies – T20 World Cup
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Australia won the toss & chose to bowl.
Australia comfortably beat West Indies by 8 wickets
1st Innings – West Indies puts 157 Runs on the board
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West Indies lost three early wickets of Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran and Roston Chase and they were 35/3 (3.3 overs). After the powerplay, West Indies was at 50/3.
Then another 2 wickets fall of Evin Lewis and Shimron Hetmyer. With that, West Indies were 91/5 in 12.5 overs.
In the end, two more wickets fell of Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard – who played a captain knock’s of 44 (off 31 balls), they were 143/7 (19.2 overs). However, a quick knock by Andre Russell 18* (off 7 balls) made sure West Indies innings finished at 157/7 (20 overs).
2nd Innings – Australia’s Target is 158 Runs
For the Aussies, an early wicket fell in form of captain Aaron Finch as he was bowled out by Akeal Hosein. Australia was at 33/1 in 3.3 overs.
However, from there, it was a comfortable chase for the Australians, as David Warner and Mitchell Marsh had a 124 run partnership. Marsh got out on 53 (off 32 balls) with Chris Gayle picking his wicket.
In the end, David Warner remained unbeaten on 89* (off 56 balls) and guided Australia to a victory. They finished their innings at 161/2 (16.2 overs).
As a result, Australia won the match by 8 Wickets. Hence, the Player of the Match was awarded to David Warner for his – 89* (off 56 balls).
Job done from Australia ✅
Over to you South Africa!
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