David Warner and Tim David shone with the bat as world champions Australia defeated West Indies by 31 runs within the second T20I. With the win, Australia accomplished a 2-0 T20I sequence clear sweep over the West Indies.
David Warner hit a fifty within the 2nd T20I towards West Indies. (AFP Photo)
HIGHLIGHTSAustralia accomplished a 2-0 T20I sequence clear sweep over West IndiesDavid Warner returned to kind together with his 75 off 41 ballsTim David hit a powerful 20-ball 42 and Starc took 4 wickets
David Warner and Tim David shone with the bat as Australia defeated West Indies by 31 runs within the second T20I in Brisbane on Friday, October 7.
The world champions preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup is on track as they accomplished a T20I sequence clear sweep over West Indies 2-0.
Warer, who had a silent outing within the first match, returned with a bang as he scored a half-century. The left-hander stored the West Indies underneath strain together with his sensible strokeplay. West Indies acquired the much-needed breakthrough within the twelfth over when Odean Smith caught and bowled Warner for 75.
Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith’s poor run continued earlier than Tim David’s 20-ball 42 lifted Australia to submit a aggressive whole of 178/7. For West Indies, Alzarri Joseph returned with the figures of three/21 in his four-over quota.
In reply, West Indies had a horrendous begin as Mitchell Starc dismissed opener Kyle Mayers (6). The miseries of West Indies’ top-order continued as Australia bowlers stored on selecting common wickets. West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran did not rebuild the innings as he was dismissed cheaply for 2 runs.
The likes of Jason Holder and Rovman Powell, too, couldn’t do a lot with the asking run fee climbing. Towards the top, West Indies have been restricted to 147/8 with Mitchell Starc taking a four-wicket haul in his four-over quota.
The T20 World Cup defending champions Australia will subsequent tackle England in a three-match T20I sequence, which is a part of their preparation for the marquee occasion, from October 9 to 14 throughout two venues.
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