Australia thrashed West Indies by eight wickets in their last Super 12 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday (November 6).
Asked to bat first, the defending champions posted 157/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Kieron Pollard was the top scorer with 31-ball 44.
For Australia, Josh Hazlewood starred with the ball, claiming four wickets by conceding 39 runs in his four overs.
In reply, the Aussies rode on opener David Warner’s unbeaten 89 off 56 balls (9 fours and 4 sixes) and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh’s 32-ball 53 (5 fours and 2 sixes) to overhaul the target with eight wickets in hand and 22 balls to spare.
With their dazzling batting display, Warner and Marsh gave Australia a great chance to qualify for the semi-finals and they will now be hoping for old rivals England’s win over South Africa in the last Super 12 match of Group 1.
Cricket fraternity lauded David Warner and Mitchell Marsh for herculean batting effort which didn’t only ensure Australia’s win but also improved their net run-rate.
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