Basseterre, July 29
Australia wrapped up their Caribbean tour in style with another commanding win, sealing the final T20I in St Kitts. After sweeping the West Indies 3-0 in the Test series, the Aussies maintained their dominance in the T20Is, completing a 5-0 series sweep.
Chasing a target of 171, the middle-order trio of Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen and Tim David once again played pivotal roles. Green’s consistent performances across all five matches earned him the Player of the Series accolade.
Australia made an ideal start in the powerplay after choosing to bowl first. Returning to the lineup, Ben Dwarshuis made an immediate impact by dismissing both openers. Keacy Carty followed soon after with a mistimed shot, departing for a scratchy 1 off 8 balls, leaving the hosts in early trouble. It was only Sherfane Rutherford’s aggressive, boundary-filled start that prevented the West Indies’ powerplay from turning into a complete collapse.
Rutherford continued to look in red-hot form even after the powerplay, greeting Nathan Ellis with a couple of boundaries. However, just as he seemed to be settling in, he was bowled by a quicker delivery from Glenn Maxwell, departing for 35 against the run of play.