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Aussie Duo Smash Windies in T20 Thriller
23 Jul
Summary
- Josh Inglis and Cameron Green hit half-centuries to lead Australia to an 8-wicket win
- Australia chased down West Indies' 172/8 with 28 balls to spare
- Inglis blasted 78* off 33 balls, while Green scored 56* off 32 balls
Australia has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their 5-match T20 series against West Indies, thanks to a dominant 8-wicket win in the second clash in Jamaica. Batting first, the hosts posted a respectable 172/8, with opener Brandon King scoring a 51-ball 51. However, Australia's spinners Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell kept the West Indies batters in check, taking a combined 5 wickets.
In the run chase, Australian openers Glenn Maxwell and Mitch Marsh got their team off to a shaky start, but then Josh Inglis and Cameron Green launched a blistering assault. Inglis smashed an unbeaten 78 off just 33 balls, including 5 sixes and 7 fours, while Green scored 56* off 32 deliveries with 4 sixes and 3 fours. Their unbroken 131-run partnership came off just 64 balls, allowing Australia to cruise to victory with 28 balls to spare.
With this win, Australia has taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the series, which now heads to St Kitts for the next three matches on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.