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🔥 Australia Clinch Series After Late Drama
Australia clinch the T20I series in commanding fashion, sealing a 3-wicket victory over West Indies in the fourth match at Warner Park. With the series already theirs, this win extends their dominance to 4-0 with one game to go.
⚡ West Indies Set Target After Middle-Order Collapse
West Indies started brightly, posting aggressive runs in the powerplay. Though they looked set for a 220+ score, Australia’s bowlers kept chipping away.
- Brandon King fell early trying to go big.
- Shai Hope was dismissed by Maxwell during the seventh over.
- Roston Chase failed to get going and handed a simple catch to cover.
Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford rescued the innings briefly with a 50+ partnership. Rutherford, in particular, smashed 31 off just 15 balls. But once again, Australia clinched control through their spinners.
🎯 Zampa Leads the Attack as Australia Clinch Momentum
Adam Zampa, despite conceding over 50, grabbed three crucial wickets that changed the course of the innings. His variations broke partnerships, especially dismissing Rutherford and Hetmyer.
Death overs were managed well by Bartlett and Ellis, who conceded just 11 runs in the final two overs, ensuring Australia clinch momentum going into the break.
💥 Australia Clinch Chase After Inglis & Maxwell Blitz
Chasing 206, Australia lost captain Mitchell Marsh early. But Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell launched a brutal counterattack.
- Inglis made a fluent 51 from 28.
- Maxwell’s 47 off 18 included 4 sixes and took the game away from West Indies.
The duo’s 90-run stand ensured Australia clinch control of the chase. At 129/2 in under 10 overs, it seemed like a one-sided finish was on the cards.
⚠️ West Indies Hit Back But Australia Clinch Calmly
Jediah Blades turned things around with three quick wickets. Australia suddenly stumbled from 129/2 to 134/5, giving West Indies real hope.
But once again, Australia clinched composure thanks to Cameron Green. His 55* ensured the chase didn’t go off track.
🧊 Green Seals It As Australia Fourth Win
Green, supported by Hardie, stitched a 51-run stand that brought the equation down to just 6 off the last over. Though a brief scare came with two wickets in the 19th, Green stayed cool.
With one boundary and a couple of singles, Australia clinch the game with four balls to spare — and the series 4-0.
📊 Match Summary
West Indies: 205/9 (20 overs)
— Rutherford 31, Hetmyer 27 | Zampa 3/54
Australia: 206/7 (19.2 overs)
— Green 55*, Inglis 51 | Blades 3/29
Result: 🇦🇺 Australia Win the match by 3 wickets
