Aussies sweep Windies in dominant T20I series victory

[ad_1] Australia accomplished a 5–0 sweep of the West Indies of their Twenty20 worldwide sequence with Ben Dwarshuis's bowling paving the best way for a three-wicket victory in Basseterre, Saint Kitts on Monday.

Mitchell Owen top-scored for Australia with 37 off 17 balls, whereas Cameron Inexperienced (32), Tim David (30) and Aaron Hardie (28 not out) all made beneficial contributions because the guests reached their goal of 171 with 18 balls to spare.

The win sealed the primary T20 sequence sweep by an Australian males's group within the West Indies.

"I did not count on 5-0 at first of the sequence," Australia captain Mitchell Marsh stated.

"However we performed some nice cricket. It was one thing we spoke about after the fourth sport.

"We knew no Australian group had accomplished a clear sweep. We have had guys are available in and performed completely different roles for us.

"We spoke pre-tour about having flexibility and fluidity as a gaggle. The way in which T20 goes, groups simply maintain going now, and it is thrilling and hopefully we are able to proceed our power-hitting."

West Indies followers will need to have feared the worst when Australia received a fifth straight toss and bowled the hosts out for 170, a complete they reached thanks largely to Shimron Hetmyer's knock of 52 off 31 balls.

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Dwarshuis picked up Hetmyer's wicket in addition to these of openers Brandon King (11) and Shai Hope (9).

"It was a little bit little bit of a slower wicket so we tried to hit the wicket exhausting and use the slower balls as properly," stated Dwarshuis, who was named participant of the match.

"It was undoubtedly a problem right here with two batting line-ups that have been ultra-aggressive and a few excessive scores.

"It was superb to be a part of this squad and this sequence victory."

Australia return dwelling for a limited-overs sequence in opposition to South Africa, whereas the West Indies play Pakistan in three T20Is and three one-day internationals.