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5-0 — Australia have done it again. A complete white-ball sweep in the Caribbean. With a thrilling 3-wicket win in the fifth and final T20I at St Kitts, the Aussies clinched a rare clean sweep, winning all five T20Is after previously dominating the Test series 3-0. The tour ended with a flawless 8-0 record.
This final win, although closer than others, showcased Australia’s depth, composure, and explosive talent. Cameron Green, named Player of the Series, continued his brilliant form. Alongside him, Mitchell Owen and Tim David turned the match on its head with fearless hitting under pressure.
🚨 5-0 Charge Begins with Early Strikes
Choosing to bowl first, Australia wasted no time. Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis, back in the side, provided the perfect start by dismissing both openers in the powerplay.
- Keacy Carty scratched his way to 1 off 8
- Rutherford struck some early boundaries to lift the momentum
However, Australia kept the pressure on. Glenn Maxwell struck a vital blow by bowling Rutherford with a quicker one, ending his promising 35-run cameo.
🔥 5-0 Threatened by Hetmyer’s Counterpunch
Shimron Hetmyer played one of the best knocks of the West Indies’ series. The left-hander looked fluent and aggressive, especially against Ben Dwarshuis, whom he punished for 4, 6, and 4 in a single over. He brought up his fifty in just 30 balls.
But just as he raised hopes of a big finish, Hetmyer mistimed a shot and got caught. West Indies collapsed after his dismissal, adding just 14 runs in the last three overs to end on 170 (19.4 overs).
💣 5-0 in Sight Despite Aussie Top-Order Crash
Australia’s reply was far from smooth. They lost Maxwell (0), Inglis (10), and Marsh (5) within the first four overs. At 25/3, West Indies sensed a turnaround.
But the returning Tim David had other plans. Back after being rested, David launched into Holder and Joseph, smashing two sixes each and putting Australia back on track. His quickfire 24 changed the energy of the chase even though he was dismissed shortly after.
🚀 5-0 Drive Fueled by Owen & Green
What followed was pure T20 carnage. Mitchell Owen tore into the bowling attack, hammering Matthew Forde for 22 runs in a single over, followed by another big one worth 21.
Meanwhile, Cameron Green anchored the innings with balance and calm. The two put together a valuable partnership before Akeal Hosein struck back, removing both Owen and Green in the middle overs. Hosein ended with impressive figures of 3/17, but Australia had already broken the back of the chase.
✅ 5-0 Confirmed by Aaron Hardie’s Finishing Act
Even with wickets falling, Aaron Hardie remained cool under pressure. He kept the scoreboard ticking and punished any loose delivery. Eventually, he steered the Aussies past the finish line in 17 overs, sealing a 3-wicket win and the 5-0 whitewash.
🗣️ “This was a complete team effort. From the new faces to the old guards — everyone delivered.”
— Post-match comment by Aussie skipper
📊 Match Summary
West Indies – 170 in 19.4 overs
(Shimron Hetmyer 52, Sherfane Rutherford 35; Ben Dwarshuis 3/41)
Australia – 173/7 in 17 overs
(Mitchell Owen 37, Cameron Green 31; Akeal Hosein 3/17)
Result – Australia won by 3 wickets
🔍 Key Takeaways from the 5-0 Sweep
- 🇦🇺 Cameron Green – Player of the Series
- ⚡ Mitchell Owen – Strike rate of 205 in the final T20I
- 🎯 Ben Dwarshuis – 3 wickets in powerplay
- 📉 West Indies – Lost last 6 wickets for just 28 runs
- 📈 Australia – Unbeaten in the Caribbean (Tests + T20Is)
📣 What’s Next?
With this clean sweep, Australia have made a strong statement ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup prep. For West Indies, the rebuild continues as they look for answers in both batting discipline and death bowling.
