Australia vs West Indies 1st T20I Match
Report – Sabina Park, Jamaica
In a thrilling opening match of the T20I series, Australia defeated West Indies by 3 wickets with 7 balls remaining. The hero of the night was debutant Mitchell Owen, who delivered a dream performance both with bat and ball.
💥 Mitchell Owen’s Dream Debut
Owen smashed 50 runs off just 27 balls, including 6 sixes, and also took the crucial wicket of Shai Hope. With this, he became the first player in T20I history to score a fifty and take a wicket on debut.
🏏 West Indies Innings – 189/8
West Indies started strong, with
Roston Chase scoring 60 (32 balls)
Shai Hope contributing 55 (39 balls)
But a late collapse saw them lose 6 wickets for just 35 runs in the death overs.
Ben Dwarshuis bowled brilliantly, taking 4 wickets for 36 runs, breaking the West Indies momentum.
🇦🇺 Australia Chase – 190/7 (18.5 overs)
The Aussies were struggling at 4/78 before Cameron Green (51 off 26 balls) and Owen built an 80-run partnership to turn the game. Despite a few hiccups, Australia reached the target in 18.5 overs.
🌟 Player of the Match
Mitchell Owen – 50 (27) and 1 wicket – a dream debut performance!
📅 Next Match
2nd T20I will be played at Sabina Park on July 23, 2025. The series now stands at 1-0 in favor of Australia.
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🔔 Final Thoughts
This match had everything – big hits, brilliant bowling, and debut heroics. Can West Indies bounce back in Game 2? Stay tuned for full coverage!
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