Australia Edge Out West Indies in Thrilling T20I Series Opener as Owen & Green dazzle

 



Australia kicked off their five-match T20I series against the West Indies with a thrilling 3-wicket victory at Sabina Park, Kingston, on Monday morning (IST), taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The contest, played on a batting-friendly surface, saw the visitors chase down a challenging 190-run target in commanding style, led by a superb partnership between debutant Mitch Owen and all-rounder Cameron Green.

The win was built on two key pillars — a dramatic late-innings bowling fightback and a blistering 80-run stand that sealed the chase despite a mid-innings stutter.

West Indies Collapse After Flying Start

Batting first, the West Indies appeared set for a mammoth total. Dazzling contributions from Shai Hope (55), Roston Chase (60), and a quickfire 38 from Shimron Hetmyer propelled the hosts to 182 for 4 with just 16 balls remaining. However, a sudden and dramatic collapse saw them manage only seven more runs, losing four wickets in the process. Australia’s bowlers, who had struggled for control early on, turned the tide brilliantly at the death, ensuring the momentum swung firmly in their favour heading into the chase. Dwarshuis claimed 4 wickets for the tourists. 

Mitch Owen Shines Bright on Debut

Australia’s reply got off to a promising start but wobbled mid-innings before Mitch Owen (50* off 27 balls) and Cameron Green (51* off 26 balls) steadied the ship with a blistering unbeaten partnership. Owen, playing in his maiden T20I, stole the spotlight with an astonishing display of clean hitting — his fifty came entirely through sixes, becoming only the third Australian man to score a half-century on debut in T20Is.

Green, who launched the counterattack, provided the perfect support act. His explosive knock, which featured five sixes and two fours, ensured there were no late twists in the tale. Together, the duo made light work of the target, guiding Australia home with deliveries to spare.

Momentum Shift: The Deciding Factor

What looked like a 200-plus score for the West Indies was undone by their inability to finish strongly — a failure that proved costly. Australia capitalised fully, first with the ball and then with the bat, to secure a confidence-boosting win to open the series.

With the series now 1-0 in Australia’s favour, both teams will regroup ahead of the second T20I as the action continues in the Caribbean.



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