David Warner's Dynamic Half-Century Shakes Windies In Intense 415-Run Showdown
Australia's victory was marred by COVID-19 concerns, with Mitchell Marsh isolating after testing positive.
Australia asserted dominance in the three-match T20 series against the West Indies, clinching an emphatic 11-run victory in Hobart to seize a 1-0 lead. David Warner's explosive innings of 70 runs from just 36 balls, coupled with a pivotal bowling performance from Adam Zampa (3-26), propelled the home team to success.
Australia win the opening T20I.#AUSvWI #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/Qm7QG4GJIW
— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) February 9, 2024
Fresh off his stint with the Dubai Capitals, Warner marked his milestone 100th T20I with a display of batting brilliance, smashing the ball to the boundary 13 times. Partnering with Josh Inglis, the opening duo set a scintillating pace, accumulating 77 runs during the Powerplay, setting a new record for Australian home matches. Despite Inglis departing for 39, Tim David's unbeaten 37 off 17 balls boosted Australia to a challenging total of 213/7.
In response, the West Indies faltered, finishing at 8-202, failing to chase down the target. While Brandon King (53) and Johnson Charles (42) provided a solid start, Zampa's timely breakthroughs halted their momentum. Despite a late surge from Jason Holder (34* off 15 balls), the visitors fell short.
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Australia's victory was marred by COVID-19 concerns, with Mitchell Marsh isolating after testing positive. Nevertheless, the team displayed resilience, with Sean Abbott setting an Australian record with four catches.
