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Australia lead series 1-0 after thrilling win in 1st T20I against West Indies at Sabina Park

ByRanjeet Sahni

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West Indies will take on Australia in the 2nd T20I

West Indies vs Australia

SeriesDate & TimeLocation

Australia tour of West Indies23 Jul 2025, Wed, 5:30 AM ISTSabina Park, Kingston

Match Preview

West Indies will take on Australia in the 2nd T20I of the Australia tour of West Indies 2025 on July 23 at Sabina Park in Kingston. The match is scheduled to begin at 5:30 AM IST.

In the 1st T20I of the Australia tour of West Indies 2025, played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Australia clinched a thrilling victory by 3 wickets with 7 balls to spare. West Indies, after being put in to bat first, posted a solid total of 189/8 in their 20 overs. Roston Chase top-scored with 60 off 32 balls, supported by Shai Hope (55 off 39) and Shimron Hetmyer (38 off 19). For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis was the pick of the bowlers with 4/38, while Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Owen also picked up a wicket each.

In reply, Australia chased down the target in 18.5 overs, finishing at 190/7. Cameron Green played a vital knock of 51, while Mitchell Owen starred with an all-round performance, scoring 50 off just 27 balls and also taking 1/14 with the ball. His efforts earned him the Player of the Match award. Despite a few hiccups in the chase, Australia's batting depth ensured they took a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sabina Park, Kingston is known for its pace and bounce, offering good assistance to fast bowlers early on. Seamers who hit the deck hard can extract movement, especially under lights. However, as the game progresses, the surface becomes more batter-friendly, with true bounce and even carry, allowing stroke-makers to play their shots confidently.

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