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Back with the second innings!

... The Run Chase ...

Now, heading into the second innings, the game is evenly poised. A target of 190 is by no means a walk in the park, and Australia will need a solid start from their top order, as the onus will be on their top order to set the tone. West Indies will be buoyed by their strong total and the momentum gained from their late flurry of wickets. The next few overs of the chase will be crucial, as if Australia get off to a flier, this could go down to the wire. Otherwise, the Windies have every chance

West Indies' Roston Chase says they got a good start in the Powerplay, and he just tried to take on the attack.

Australia’s bowling was tested heavily early on, but they showed great character and control in the second half. Ben Dwarshuis was the standout, finishing with four wickets, including a game-changing 19th over where he picked three. Nathan Ellis was tidy and effective as always, mixing up his lengths and slower balls smartly to pick up a key wicket. Owen, on debut, made an instant impact by removing the dangerous Hope in his first over. Zampa was economical but couldn't manage a breakthrough

The Windies batters played with fearless intent, especially after a flying start by Brandon King, who smacked four boundaries in his short stay. Shai Hope, the skipper, took charge from there and played the anchor role while also finding the boundary at regular intervals. Roston Chase was the star of the innings, smashing a quickfire 60 off just 32 balls, and together with Hope, stitched a 91-run stand that put Australia under pressure. After their dismissals, Shimron Hetmyer kept the tempo up

West Indies have posted a strong total of 189/8, but Australia clawed their way back beautifully in the last five overs to restrict what looked like a potential 210-plus score. After being asked to bat first, West Indies came out firing, racing to 56 in the Powerplay for the loss of just one wicket. The momentum was with them throughout the first half of the innings, thanks to their top order firing on all cylinders. However, the Aussies stayed patient, rotated their bowlers smartly, and manag

Is that a run-out? Ellis collected the throw well and dislodged the bails. Third umpire is called in and he checks the replays. Motie has made it to his crease in time. NOT- comes on the screen.

Nathan Ellis to Alzarri Joseph, Excellent bowling and excellent finish from Ellis in the final over! Spears in a yorker, on middle and off, Alzarri Joseph jams the bat down in time and the ball is squeezed out to the leg side, beside the pitch. The batters do get a quick single before Ellis gets to the ball. West Indies finish with 189/8 on the board.

Nathan Ellis to Alzarri Joseph, 2 runs.

Nathan Ellis to Alzarri Joseph, Slower one, on a full length and outside off. Joseph swings for the hills and misses.

Alzarri Joseph is the new batter in.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! CAUGHT! EXPERTLY HELD IN THE DEEP!

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller and wide on off, Hettie looks to carve it through the off side, but misses to connect.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Dug into the pitch, short and around off. Hetmyer drags it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Gudakesh Motie comes out to bat next. Also, Nathan Ellis will bowl the final over. Can Windies go past 200 from here?

Ben Dwarshuis to Jason Holder, ! CAUGHT! Another one falls and this is a triple strike from Ben Dwarshuis!

Ben Dwarshuis to Jason Holder, Hat Trick averted! Length on the pads, Jason Holder dabs it onto the pitch getting half-forward.

Ben Dwarshuis to Sherfane Rutherford, ! TAKEN! Ben Dwarshuis gets his third and he is on a Hat Trick now! Australia clawing their way back in the contest here.

Jason Holder walks out to bat to face the hat-trick delivery.

Sherfane Rutherford is the new batter in.

Ben Dwarshuis to Andre Russell, ! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Brilliant take by the towering Cameron Green in the deep! Dre Russ departs without much fireworks in his penultimate T20I match!

Ben Dwarshuis to Andre Russell, Rolls the fingers on the leather, does Ben, and hones in full and outside off, Andre Russell shapes up for a big booming hit downtown, but misses due to the lack of pace.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, Slower delivery, full and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer chips it over mid off for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis will bowl the penultimate over.

Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, No run.

Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, Smart deception! Slower short ball from back of the hand, outside off. Andre Russell hops off from the crease and tries to cut it over point, but misses.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Cannoned in a bit too full and outside off, Hetmyer looks to crunch it through covers, but inside edges past the stumps as the ball rolls around square leg. They cross.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Skids through, on a length, around off. Shimron Hetmyer swings to pull but does not lay his bat on it and misses.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Powered away! A low full toss, on off, Hetmyer spanks it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a boundary. He is on a rampage as he moves to 34 off just 13.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Hettie is looking in phenomenal touch! Pitched wide on off and full by Ellis, Shimron Hetmyer latches on the width and smashes it over wide mid off for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Off the edge but Andre won't mind at all. Fuller and around off, Russell goes deep in his crease and clears out his front leg away to go for a big lofted shot but gets an outside edge only that goes in the gap between backward point and short third. Two runs taken.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Nagging length and around off, Andre taps it back to the bowler.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, ! Pure power! Short of a length and into the body of the batter, seems to be a slower one as well. Russell shifts his weight on the back foot and pulls it with absolute power into the deep square leg fence for a boundary. The ball travels with brute force and goes on the bounce over the ropes.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Back of a length and a bit outside off, Andre Russell gets inside the line and looks to defend it again but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

There is a big noise on the ground as the crowd is up on their feet because Andre Russell walks out to bat in his second-last inning in International cricket.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Hard length and around off, Russell hops up and drops it down into the deck.

Sean Abbott to Rovman Powell, ! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! 

Another change, as Sean Abbott comes back into the attack.

Mitchell Owen to Shimron Hetmyer, ! MURDERED! Short of a length, around off. Shimron Hetmyer stands tall and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a mammoth six.

Mitchell Owen to Rovman Powell, 1 run.

Mitchell Owen to Rovman Powell, No run.

Mitchell Owen to Shai Hope, ! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! The pace off works for Owen and he registers his maiden T20I wicket!

Rovman Powell is the new batter in.

Mitchell Owen to Shimron Hetmyer, Length, outside off, flat-batted down to long off for a single.

Mitchell Owen to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Dear me, how has that travelled all the way? Owen bowls the slower delivery, on top of off, Shimron Hetmyer gets his bat under the ball and pulls it behind deep fine leg for a huge six.

Mitchell Owen comes into the attack.

Adam Zampa to Shimron Hetmyer, Sliding on the pads, flicked away to the left of long on for one more.

Adam Zampa to Shimron Hetmyer, Another short ball, around off, Shimron goes back and drops it down to cover.

Adam Zampa to Shimron Hetmyer, Nagging length and around off, Hetmyer presses back and flicks it with a cross-bat in the big gap with soft hands towards mid-wicket and steals two runs.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Tossed it up and around off, Hope pushes it through covers for one more.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, ! FIFTY FOR HOPE!

Adam Zampa (3-0-20-0) to wrap up his spell. Switch of ends for him as he comes from Courtney Walsh End.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Full and flatter, around off, Hope only manages to push it back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, On the shorter side and around middle and leg, Hope goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Shimron Hetmyer, On the pads, nudged away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, Touch short and outside off, Hope flat-bats it to wide long off for one off the back foot.

Glenn Maxwell to Shimron Hetmyer, An arm ball, full and around off, Hetmyer comes forward to flick it but gets a leading edge towards cover point. A single taken.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, Dragged back length and around off, Hope swats it to wide long on for one off the back foot.

NEW BALLS PLEASE, UMPS! That ball has just disappeared into the crowd.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, ! This is some serious batting from Hope! A slider from Maxwell, full and around leg, tries to cramp the batter but Shai clears out his front leg away and smokes it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Glenn Maxwell is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Adam Zampa.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! THRASHED! Back of a length but sliding around leg, Shimron Hetmyer presses back, swivels on his toes, and picks it up with a pull shot over deep backward square leg for a biggie.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, Goes fuller and keeps the line around off, Hetmyer strides forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, On the fuller side and around off, Shimron Hetmyer comes forward and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs to open his account.

Shimron Hetmyer is in at 4.

Ben Dwarshuis to Roston Chase, ! CAUGHT! A good catch has ended a classy inning of Chase!

Constant bowling changes by Marsh, as Australia search for a breakthrough. Here's Ben Dwarshuis (2-0-19-0)  back into the attack. He replaces Nathan Ellis.

Ben Dwarshuis to Roston Chase, ! A bit of lazy effort from Conor there!

Ben Dwarshuis to Roston Chase, ! Take on straightaway! Full and around off, Roston Chase stays leg side of the ball, gets underneath it and lofts it over mid off fielder for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Misses out! Shorter and flatter, wide outside off, Hope goes deep in his crease to cut it at first but leaves it in hoping to get a wide but the umpire calls it a legal delivery. 

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, No run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Nagging length and around off, Chase goes back and swats it aerially to long off for one.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, On the pads, pushed back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, WIDE! Darts in full but wide outside off, Chase backs away for a big hit but leaves it as the line is too outside off. Called a wide.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Almost chopped on! 

Change of ends for Adam Zampa (2-0-16-0). He replaces Sean Abbott.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Tossed it up and around off, Roston Chase comes forward and eases out to long off for one.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Leg bye! A searing yorker, around leg, Chase misses his flick and the ball rolls way towards square leg off his front pad. A leg bye taken.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, ! FIFTY FOR CHASE! A stunning inning from a classy batter, who has manipulated the field very well and has played a gem of a knock! His 3rd half century in T20I career, and second at Sabina Park. Ellis bowls it full and outside off, seems to be another slower one. Chase uses his feet and slices it through cover-point for a boundary to bring his milestone.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, Short of a length and around off, Hope hops up and pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for one.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Sliding on the pads, Chase clears out his front leg away and looks to go for a big shot but gets an inside edge that rolls away to deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Another change of pace delivery, on a dragged length and around off, Chase gets surprised and plays his shot a bit early. Gets it off the upper half of the bat and the ball lobs up in the air back towards the bowler but clears Ellis and lands down before incoming mid off.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, A slower delivery, full and around off, Hope comes forward and pushes it towards mid off for a quick single before covers cuts it off to his right.

DRINKS! West Indies are flying at the halfway mark of the inning after they were sent in to bat first. They got off to a flying start, with King setting the tone early by cracking a boundary off just the second ball of the innings. While Shai Hope took a few deliveries to settle in, he gradually found his timing and began rotating the strike well. The duo looked solid until King was undone by some smart work from Conor. Roston Chase has joined his captain in the middle, and he is batting very

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, ! Excellent placement! Sean spears it full and on middle, Roston Chase moves across to the off side and paddles it to the vacant deep fine leg fence for a boundary. An expensive over for Australia as 16 runs come off it. The 100 is up for West Indies as well.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, ! Deft touch! Into the surface and outside off, Roston Chase plays it on the rise and guides the ball between the gap at short third and backward point for a boundary. 

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, ! Toying with the field now! Short of a good length, and outside off, Roston Chase gets the ball at a good height and cuts it late and wide of short third for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Length-delivery, on off, crunched off the back foot to cover.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Four!

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Nagging length, nipping away from the fourth stump. Roston Chase hangs in the crease and plays away from the body, getting beaten on the outside edge. A muted appeal for caught behind, but Inglis is the only man interested in that.

Change? Yes, Sean Abbott (2-0-16-0) is called upon in the attack.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Full and tossed outside off, Chase leans on to drive it through the covers but he ends up hitting it off an inside edge through square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Had to hurry! Into the blockhole, sliding on the leg stump. Roston Chase drills it down to long on and calls for two straightaway. Hope responds well and they hare back for the second, taking Glenn Maxwell's arm on who moves forward-left to the ball. Throws it flat to Zampa at the bowling end, who whips the bails off. But, Hope is well in. Had it been a direct hit, that would have been close.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, ! WHAT A SHOT! The 50-run partnership is up between these two! Overpitched from Zampa, on middle, Roston Chase clears the front leg and lofts it over the bowler's head for a cracking six.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Sharp turn away from off, on a length, Hope rocks back and steers it to deep point for a single.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, ! Gee, that's a quality shot! Another short ball from Cooper, outside off, Roston Chase first plants his front leg ahead, but transfers the weight quickly on the back foot before spanking it over wide long off for a huge six. 15 off that over.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, ! Pulled away neatly! Short from Cooper, drifting on middle and leg. Enough height for Chase to go deep inside the crease and pull it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, Slider into the stumps, on a length, Chase hangs back in the crease and chop-cuts it to the off side.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, Short and wide of off. Hope punches it to deep covers for a single.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, MISFIELD, ! Carved away! Too full and outside off, Shai Hope takes a giant stride forward and drives this through cover and mid off. Nathan Ellis from deep point runs to his right and even gets to the ball with a dive, but parries it into the ropes eventually.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, Spots Hope advancing down the track, Connolly drags the length short and on the bodyline. Hope misses to pull and gets rapped around the ribs.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Leg break, short and outside off, Hope hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Flighted full and outside off, Chase draws the front foot out and drives it past covers for a single.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, No run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Length, sliding into the stumps, Chase pushes it to covers.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Length, outside off, crunched through cover for a single.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Had Zampa collected the ball cleanly, that could have been close! A low full toss, on middle and leg, Chase mistimes the heave off the inner half, and it rolls to the right of mid-wicket. Calls through his partner for a single but has to skate through as the fielder throws it flat towards Zampa. Chase drags his bat inside the crease but Zampa fails to collect it on the bounce and breaks the stumps with his hands.

Adam Zampa is brought into the attack now. 

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, ! Into the gap! Hard length, on off, Hope rises with the bounce and punches it on the up through the cover and mid off gap for a boundary. Excellent timing on that one! West Indies end their Powerplay on 56/1.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, BUZZERS! Length, on top of off, Hope punches it to the left of Ellis as he misses to bend down and stop the ball. It rolls towards mid off and Hope sniffs a single. He is almost halfway through, but Chase denies it, as the man from mid off is quick enough to get on the ball, and Hope is forced to retreat back.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Back of a length, outside off, Chase opens the bat face late and glides it to the right of short third for a single as deep backward point mops it up to his left.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, ! Shot! A bit too full from Ellis, and on middle. Roston Chase drills it straight down the ground for a cracking boundary. The 50 comes up for West Indies!

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, Nagging length, around off, Hope stays in the crease and taps it in the thereabouts of point for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, Starts off with the back-of-the-hand slower one, full and bounces a bit outside off, nipping away. Shai Hope is taken aback and is beaten on the outside edge.

Nathan Ellis is into the attack now. He replaces Cooper Connolly.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Ends with another fullish delivery, outside off, Shai drives it towards mid off for a quick single.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, No run.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, 2 runs.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, A full delivery, around off, seems to be a slower one, Shai Hope clears out his front leg away a bit and goes for a big shot into the leg side but only manages to get an inside edge onto his front pad. The ball rolls away beside the pitch on the off side.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Sliding on the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for one.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Tap and run! Back of a length and around off, Hope hops back and pats it down towards backward point for a quick single. 

Switch of ends for Sean Abbott. He is 1-0-11-0 so far and replaces Ben Dwarshuis.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, Flatter, full and on leg, Chase plays it off the back foot and goes to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the front pad. 

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, 1 run.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, ! Exceptionally hit! Nagging length and around off, Shai Hope presses back and smokes it down the ground over the bowler's head off the back foot for a biggie.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, WIDE! Again on the shorter side but wide outside off this time. Chase leaves it. Called a wide.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, Dragged length and around off, Chases knocks it down to long off for one to open his account.

Cooper Connolly to Brandon King, ! STUMPED! Cooper Connolly provides the first breakthrough and the dangerous-looking Brandon King is gone! Cooper tosses it up and keeps it on the tempting length, around middle, gets it to turn away a bit. King tries to take on the bowler as he uses his feet and looks to go for a big lofted shot downtown but gets beaten by the flight and that dragged down length. The ball beats the outside edge of the bat and the keeper, Josh Inglis, collects it behin

Roston Chase walks in at 3.

Cooper Connolly to Brandon King, Quicker, on the nagging length and around leg, King presses back and looks to swipe it across but misses and gets hit on the front pad.

Spin is introduced now. Cooper Connolly replaces Sean Abbott.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, ! WOW! Another boundary! Another full delivery, around off, Hope comes forward and drives it to the right of mid off for four runs.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, ! Hope connects and connects well! Over-pitched, around off, Shai clears out his front leg away and takes a step forward to get to the pitch of the ball before smacking it down the ground to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Lands it full and outside off, King comes forward and drivers it through covers for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, Leg bye! Angling it on the pads, on a fuller length, Hope goes to tickle it fine but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball clips his front pad and rolls away to short fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, A searing yorker, seaming in, around middle, Shai Hope gets a bit surprised but brings his bat down in time to jam it out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, WIDE! Pitches it up but wide outside off, Hope leaves it. Called a wide.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, ! PUNISHED! Hard length, shaping away, but well outside off, Brandon King gets the chance to open his arms as he cuts it hard through cover point for a cracking boundary.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Hard length and outside off, Hope hops back and guides it to deep third for a single.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, On a good length and around middle and leg, King again uses his feet and goes to pull it but plays his shot a tad early. Gets it off the cue end of the bat to the right of mid on. A single taken.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, A bit fuller than the previous one and around off, Brandon King gives a charge and looks to take on the bowler but miscues his shot off the bottom part of the bat to mid off.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, ! SLAPPED! Hard length and a touch outside off, Brandon King stands tall and slams it through extra cover for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Hits the deck hard, back of a length and around off, Shai Hope rises with the bounce and dabs it down to the left of backward point for another single.

Sean Abbott to operate from the Michael Holding end.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Dragged length and around off, King rides the bounce and taps it to cover point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Leg bye! A big appeal for LBW but is turned down! On the nagging length and around leg, gets to shape back in a bit as well. Brandon King goes for a flick shot without much foot movement and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets pinged on the front pad but the umpire says it could have pitched outside leg.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, 1 run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, ! And another! What a sight to watch! Another fuller delivery but outside off this time, Brandon King crouches, gets underneath it and carves it over extra covers for another boundary.

In all readiness for the action in the first T20I to begin. As has always been the case in this part of the world, the crowd has built up pretty nicely, and it's jam-packed in Sabina Park. Live visuals also show that the famous musician, Shaggy, is in the stands as well. The umpires and players are out to the middle. The Aussies spread across the field and take their positions as Marsh leads his troops out. Shai Hope and Brandon King are the two openers for West Indies. Ben Dwarshuis has the

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, ! Windies and King are underway! Much fuller and around off, Brandon King comes forward and drives it to the left of the bowler for a cracking boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Starts off with a hard-length delivery, and keeps the line around off, gets to move back in a bit, Brandon King goes back and cuts it but straight to backward point.

It is time to hear from Australia's Josh Inglis, who was in a chat with former Aussie keeper, Brad Haddin. Inglis first shares that Matthew Short is out with a side strain, while Tim David is easing back from a hamstring concern. He describes it as a fresh-looking squad and says they’re focused on shaping a solid lineup for next year’s T20 World Cup. Inglis adds that a few players are unavailable due to rest and rotation. Speaking on Mitchell Owen’s debut, he recalls watching him train

PITCH REPORT - Jimmy Adams is pitchside alongside Nikhil Uttamchandani for the pitch report. Nikhil reckons all of the last six T20Is here have seen scores of 175 or more, so there are definitely runs on offer. Adds that the centre pitch is being used today, which means the square boundaries are evenly set at around 64 metres on both sides. Adams notes that there’s a nice even covering of grass and the bounce has looked consistent throughout recent games. Mentions that this is a great surface

Live visuals show the Aussies in a huddle and Mitchell Owen was handed over his debut T20I cap from Nathan Ellis. A memorable moment as the youngster officially joins the international stage.

The captain of Australia, Mitchell Marsh, remarks that the wicket appears in fine shape and notes the compact dimensions of the ground. He adds that the team has gelled nicely, and now it’s all about translating that camaraderie into performance. He emphasizes that the goal is to clinch the series, calling it a massive honor to represent Australia. He mentions that the energy within the group is buzzing. Speaking about fresh faces in the squad, Marsh highlights Mitchell Owen as a towering pre

Australia (Playing XI) - Mitchell Marsh (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen (On T20I Debut), Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope says they would have batted first as well, so he's quite happy with the toss decision. Explains that they've gone in with three spinners today due to the injury to Evin Lewis, which forced them to reshuffle things a bit. Looking ahead, he says these upcoming matches are crucial as they look to fine-tune their plans before the T20 World Cup. Speaking about Andre Russell’s impending retirement, he says it’s emotional for the group, as what Dre has done for West

West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Shai Hope (C) (WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph.

Back with the second innings!

... The Run Chase ...

Now, heading into the second innings, the game is evenly poised. A target of 190 is by no means a walk in the park, and Australia will need a solid start from their top order, as the onus will be on their top order to set the tone. West Indies will be buoyed by their strong total and the momentum gained from their late flurry of wickets. The next few overs of the chase will be crucial, as if Australia get off to a flier, this could go down to the wire. Otherwise, the Windies have every chance

West Indies' Roston Chase says they got a good start in the Powerplay, and he just tried to take on the attack.

Australia’s bowling was tested heavily early on, but they showed great character and control in the second half. Ben Dwarshuis was the standout, finishing with four wickets, including a game-changing 19th over where he picked three. Nathan Ellis was tidy and effective as always, mixing up his lengths and slower balls smartly to pick up a key wicket. Owen, on debut, made an instant impact by removing the dangerous Hope in his first over. Zampa was economical but couldn't manage a breakthrough

The Windies batters played with fearless intent, especially after a flying start by Brandon King, who smacked four boundaries in his short stay. Shai Hope, the skipper, took charge from there and played the anchor role while also finding the boundary at regular intervals. Roston Chase was the star of the innings, smashing a quickfire 60 off just 32 balls, and together with Hope, stitched a 91-run stand that put Australia under pressure. After their dismissals, Shimron Hetmyer kept the tempo up

West Indies have posted a strong total of 189/8, but Australia clawed their way back beautifully in the last five overs to restrict what looked like a potential 210-plus score. After being asked to bat first, West Indies came out firing, racing to 56 in the Powerplay for the loss of just one wicket. The momentum was with them throughout the first half of the innings, thanks to their top order firing on all cylinders. However, the Aussies stayed patient, rotated their bowlers smartly, and manag

Is that a run-out? Ellis collected the throw well and dislodged the bails. Third umpire is called in and he checks the replays. Motie has made it to his crease in time. NOT- comes on the screen.

Nathan Ellis to Alzarri Joseph, Excellent bowling and excellent finish from Ellis in the final over! Spears in a yorker, on middle and off, Alzarri Joseph jams the bat down in time and the ball is squeezed out to the leg side, beside the pitch. The batters do get a quick single before Ellis gets to the ball. West Indies finish with 189/8 on the board.

Nathan Ellis to Alzarri Joseph, 2 runs.

Nathan Ellis to Alzarri Joseph, Slower one, on a full length and outside off. Joseph swings for the hills and misses.

Alzarri Joseph is the new batter in.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! CAUGHT! EXPERTLY HELD IN THE DEEP!

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Fuller and wide on off, Hettie looks to carve it through the off side, but misses to connect.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Dug into the pitch, short and around off. Hetmyer drags it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. 

Gudakesh Motie comes out to bat next. Also, Nathan Ellis will bowl the final over. Can Windies go past 200 from here?

Ben Dwarshuis to Jason Holder, ! CAUGHT! Another one falls and this is a triple strike from Ben Dwarshuis!

Ben Dwarshuis to Jason Holder, Hat Trick averted! Length on the pads, Jason Holder dabs it onto the pitch getting half-forward.

Ben Dwarshuis to Sherfane Rutherford, ! TAKEN! Ben Dwarshuis gets his third and he is on a Hat Trick now! Australia clawing their way back in the contest here.

Jason Holder walks out to bat to face the hat-trick delivery.

Sherfane Rutherford is the new batter in.

Ben Dwarshuis to Andre Russell, ! IN THE AIR AND GONE! CAUGHT! Brilliant take by the towering Cameron Green in the deep! Dre Russ departs without much fireworks in his penultimate T20I match!

Ben Dwarshuis to Andre Russell, Rolls the fingers on the leather, does Ben, and hones in full and outside off, Andre Russell shapes up for a big booming hit downtown, but misses due to the lack of pace.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, Slower delivery, full and outside off, Shimron Hetmyer chips it over mid off for a single.

Ben Dwarshuis will bowl the penultimate over.

Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, No run.

Nathan Ellis to Andre Russell, Smart deception! Slower short ball from back of the hand, outside off. Andre Russell hops off from the crease and tries to cut it over point, but misses.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Cannoned in a bit too full and outside off, Hetmyer looks to crunch it through covers, but inside edges past the stumps as the ball rolls around square leg. They cross.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, Skids through, on a length, around off. Shimron Hetmyer swings to pull but does not lay his bat on it and misses.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Powered away! A low full toss, on off, Hetmyer spanks it gun-barrel straight down the ground for a boundary. He is on a rampage as he moves to 34 off just 13.

Nathan Ellis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Hettie is looking in phenomenal touch! Pitched wide on off and full by Ellis, Shimron Hetmyer latches on the width and smashes it over wide mid off for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Off the edge but Andre won't mind at all. Fuller and around off, Russell goes deep in his crease and clears out his front leg away to go for a big lofted shot but gets an outside edge only that goes in the gap between backward point and short third. Two runs taken.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Nagging length and around off, Andre taps it back to the bowler.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, ! Pure power! Short of a length and into the body of the batter, seems to be a slower one as well. Russell shifts his weight on the back foot and pulls it with absolute power into the deep square leg fence for a boundary. The ball travels with brute force and goes on the bounce over the ropes.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Back of a length and a bit outside off, Andre Russell gets inside the line and looks to defend it again but gets beaten on the outside edge. 

There is a big noise on the ground as the crowd is up on their feet because Andre Russell walks out to bat in his second-last inning in International cricket.

Sean Abbott to Andre Russell, Hard length and around off, Russell hops up and drops it down into the deck.

Sean Abbott to Rovman Powell, ! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! 

Another change, as Sean Abbott comes back into the attack.

Mitchell Owen to Shimron Hetmyer, ! MURDERED! Short of a length, around off. Shimron Hetmyer stands tall and pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a mammoth six.

Mitchell Owen to Rovman Powell, 1 run.

Mitchell Owen to Rovman Powell, No run.

Mitchell Owen to Shai Hope, ! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! The pace off works for Owen and he registers his maiden T20I wicket!

Rovman Powell is the new batter in.

Mitchell Owen to Shimron Hetmyer, Length, outside off, flat-batted down to long off for a single.

Mitchell Owen to Shimron Hetmyer, ! Dear me, how has that travelled all the way? Owen bowls the slower delivery, on top of off, Shimron Hetmyer gets his bat under the ball and pulls it behind deep fine leg for a huge six.

Mitchell Owen comes into the attack.

Adam Zampa to Shimron Hetmyer, Sliding on the pads, flicked away to the left of long on for one more.

Adam Zampa to Shimron Hetmyer, Another short ball, around off, Shimron goes back and drops it down to cover.

Adam Zampa to Shimron Hetmyer, Nagging length and around off, Hetmyer presses back and flicks it with a cross-bat in the big gap with soft hands towards mid-wicket and steals two runs.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Tossed it up and around off, Hope pushes it through covers for one more.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, ! FIFTY FOR HOPE!

Adam Zampa (3-0-20-0) to wrap up his spell. Switch of ends for him as he comes from Courtney Walsh End.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Full and flatter, around off, Hope only manages to push it back to the bowler.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, On the shorter side and around middle and leg, Hope goes back and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Glenn Maxwell to Shimron Hetmyer, On the pads, nudged away towards mid-wicket for a single.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, Touch short and outside off, Hope flat-bats it to wide long off for one off the back foot.

Glenn Maxwell to Shimron Hetmyer, An arm ball, full and around off, Hetmyer comes forward to flick it but gets a leading edge towards cover point. A single taken.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, Dragged back length and around off, Hope swats it to wide long on for one off the back foot.

NEW BALLS PLEASE, UMPS! That ball has just disappeared into the crowd.

Glenn Maxwell to Shai Hope, ! This is some serious batting from Hope! A slider from Maxwell, full and around leg, tries to cramp the batter but Shai clears out his front leg away and smokes it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Glenn Maxwell is introduced into the attack now. He replaces Adam Zampa.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, ! THRASHED! Back of a length but sliding around leg, Shimron Hetmyer presses back, swivels on his toes, and picks it up with a pull shot over deep backward square leg for a biggie.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, Goes fuller and keeps the line around off, Hetmyer strides forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shimron Hetmyer, On the fuller side and around off, Shimron Hetmyer comes forward and flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs to open his account.

Shimron Hetmyer is in at 4.

Ben Dwarshuis to Roston Chase, ! CAUGHT! A good catch has ended a classy inning of Chase!

Constant bowling changes by Marsh, as Australia search for a breakthrough. Here's Ben Dwarshuis (2-0-19-0)  back into the attack. He replaces Nathan Ellis.

Ben Dwarshuis to Roston Chase, ! A bit of lazy effort from Conor there!

Ben Dwarshuis to Roston Chase, ! Take on straightaway! Full and around off, Roston Chase stays leg side of the ball, gets underneath it and lofts it over mid off fielder for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Misses out! Shorter and flatter, wide outside off, Hope goes deep in his crease to cut it at first but leaves it in hoping to get a wide but the umpire calls it a legal delivery. 

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, No run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Nagging length and around off, Chase goes back and swats it aerially to long off for one.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, On the pads, pushed back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, WIDE! Darts in full but wide outside off, Chase backs away for a big hit but leaves it as the line is too outside off. Called a wide.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Almost chopped on! 

Change of ends for Adam Zampa (2-0-16-0). He replaces Sean Abbott.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Tossed it up and around off, Roston Chase comes forward and eases out to long off for one.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Leg bye! A searing yorker, around leg, Chase misses his flick and the ball rolls way towards square leg off his front pad. A leg bye taken.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, ! FIFTY FOR CHASE! A stunning inning from a classy batter, who has manipulated the field very well and has played a gem of a knock! His 3rd half century in T20I career, and second at Sabina Park. Ellis bowls it full and outside off, seems to be another slower one. Chase uses his feet and slices it through cover-point for a boundary to bring his milestone.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, Short of a length and around off, Hope hops up and pulls it down to deep mid-wicket for one.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Sliding on the pads, Chase clears out his front leg away and looks to go for a big shot but gets an inside edge that rolls away to deep square leg for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Another change of pace delivery, on a dragged length and around off, Chase gets surprised and plays his shot a bit early. Gets it off the upper half of the bat and the ball lobs up in the air back towards the bowler but clears Ellis and lands down before incoming mid off.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, A slower delivery, full and around off, Hope comes forward and pushes it towards mid off for a quick single before covers cuts it off to his right.

DRINKS! West Indies are flying at the halfway mark of the inning after they were sent in to bat first. They got off to a flying start, with King setting the tone early by cracking a boundary off just the second ball of the innings. While Shai Hope took a few deliveries to settle in, he gradually found his timing and began rotating the strike well. The duo looked solid until King was undone by some smart work from Conor. Roston Chase has joined his captain in the middle, and he is batting very

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, ! Excellent placement! Sean spears it full and on middle, Roston Chase moves across to the off side and paddles it to the vacant deep fine leg fence for a boundary. An expensive over for Australia as 16 runs come off it. The 100 is up for West Indies as well.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, ! Deft touch! Into the surface and outside off, Roston Chase plays it on the rise and guides the ball between the gap at short third and backward point for a boundary. 

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, ! Toying with the field now! Short of a good length, and outside off, Roston Chase gets the ball at a good height and cuts it late and wide of short third for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Length-delivery, on off, crunched off the back foot to cover.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Four!

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Nagging length, nipping away from the fourth stump. Roston Chase hangs in the crease and plays away from the body, getting beaten on the outside edge. A muted appeal for caught behind, but Inglis is the only man interested in that.

Change? Yes, Sean Abbott (2-0-16-0) is called upon in the attack.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Full and tossed outside off, Chase leans on to drive it through the covers but he ends up hitting it off an inside edge through square leg for a single.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, 1 run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Had to hurry! Into the blockhole, sliding on the leg stump. Roston Chase drills it down to long on and calls for two straightaway. Hope responds well and they hare back for the second, taking Glenn Maxwell's arm on who moves forward-left to the ball. Throws it flat to Zampa at the bowling end, who whips the bails off. But, Hope is well in. Had it been a direct hit, that would have been close.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, ! WHAT A SHOT! The 50-run partnership is up between these two! Overpitched from Zampa, on middle, Roston Chase clears the front leg and lofts it over the bowler's head for a cracking six.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Sharp turn away from off, on a length, Hope rocks back and steers it to deep point for a single.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, ! Gee, that's a quality shot! Another short ball from Cooper, outside off, Roston Chase first plants his front leg ahead, but transfers the weight quickly on the back foot before spanking it over wide long off for a huge six. 15 off that over.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, ! Pulled away neatly! Short from Cooper, drifting on middle and leg. Enough height for Chase to go deep inside the crease and pull it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, Slider into the stumps, on a length, Chase hangs back in the crease and chop-cuts it to the off side.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, Short and wide of off. Hope punches it to deep covers for a single.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, MISFIELD, ! Carved away! Too full and outside off, Shai Hope takes a giant stride forward and drives this through cover and mid off. Nathan Ellis from deep point runs to his right and even gets to the ball with a dive, but parries it into the ropes eventually.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, Spots Hope advancing down the track, Connolly drags the length short and on the bodyline. Hope misses to pull and gets rapped around the ribs.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Leg break, short and outside off, Hope hangs back and cuts it to deep point for a single.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Flighted full and outside off, Chase draws the front foot out and drives it past covers for a single.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, No run.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Length, sliding into the stumps, Chase pushes it to covers.

Adam Zampa to Shai Hope, Length, outside off, crunched through cover for a single.

Adam Zampa to Roston Chase, Had Zampa collected the ball cleanly, that could have been close! A low full toss, on middle and leg, Chase mistimes the heave off the inner half, and it rolls to the right of mid-wicket. Calls through his partner for a single but has to skate through as the fielder throws it flat towards Zampa. Chase drags his bat inside the crease but Zampa fails to collect it on the bounce and breaks the stumps with his hands.

Adam Zampa is brought into the attack now. 

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, ! Into the gap! Hard length, on off, Hope rises with the bounce and punches it on the up through the cover and mid off gap for a boundary. Excellent timing on that one! West Indies end their Powerplay on 56/1.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, BUZZERS! Length, on top of off, Hope punches it to the left of Ellis as he misses to bend down and stop the ball. It rolls towards mid off and Hope sniffs a single. He is almost halfway through, but Chase denies it, as the man from mid off is quick enough to get on the ball, and Hope is forced to retreat back.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, Back of a length, outside off, Chase opens the bat face late and glides it to the right of short third for a single as deep backward point mops it up to his left.

Nathan Ellis to Roston Chase, ! Shot! A bit too full from Ellis, and on middle. Roston Chase drills it straight down the ground for a cracking boundary. The 50 comes up for West Indies!

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, Nagging length, around off, Hope stays in the crease and taps it in the thereabouts of point for a single.

Nathan Ellis to Shai Hope, Starts off with the back-of-the-hand slower one, full and bounces a bit outside off, nipping away. Shai Hope is taken aback and is beaten on the outside edge.

Nathan Ellis is into the attack now. He replaces Cooper Connolly.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Ends with another fullish delivery, outside off, Shai drives it towards mid off for a quick single.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, No run.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, 2 runs.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, A full delivery, around off, seems to be a slower one, Shai Hope clears out his front leg away a bit and goes for a big shot into the leg side but only manages to get an inside edge onto his front pad. The ball rolls away beside the pitch on the off side.

Sean Abbott to Roston Chase, Sliding on the pads, flicked away to deep square leg for one.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Tap and run! Back of a length and around off, Hope hops back and pats it down towards backward point for a quick single. 

Switch of ends for Sean Abbott. He is 1-0-11-0 so far and replaces Ben Dwarshuis.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, Flatter, full and on leg, Chase plays it off the back foot and goes to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the front pad. 

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, 1 run.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, ! Exceptionally hit! Nagging length and around off, Shai Hope presses back and smokes it down the ground over the bowler's head off the back foot for a biggie.

Cooper Connolly to Shai Hope, WIDE! Again on the shorter side but wide outside off this time. Chase leaves it. Called a wide.

Cooper Connolly to Roston Chase, Dragged length and around off, Chases knocks it down to long off for one to open his account.

Cooper Connolly to Brandon King, ! STUMPED! Cooper Connolly provides the first breakthrough and the dangerous-looking Brandon King is gone! Cooper tosses it up and keeps it on the tempting length, around middle, gets it to turn away a bit. King tries to take on the bowler as he uses his feet and looks to go for a big lofted shot downtown but gets beaten by the flight and that dragged down length. The ball beats the outside edge of the bat and the keeper, Josh Inglis, collects it behin

Roston Chase walks in at 3.

Cooper Connolly to Brandon King, Quicker, on the nagging length and around leg, King presses back and looks to swipe it across but misses and gets hit on the front pad.

Spin is introduced now. Cooper Connolly replaces Sean Abbott.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, ! WOW! Another boundary! Another full delivery, around off, Hope comes forward and drives it to the right of mid off for four runs.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, ! Hope connects and connects well! Over-pitched, around off, Shai clears out his front leg away and takes a step forward to get to the pitch of the ball before smacking it down the ground to the right of mid off for a boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Lands it full and outside off, King comes forward and drivers it through covers for one.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, Leg bye! Angling it on the pads, on a fuller length, Hope goes to tickle it fine but gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball clips his front pad and rolls away to short fine leg. A leg bye taken.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, A searing yorker, seaming in, around middle, Shai Hope gets a bit surprised but brings his bat down in time to jam it out.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, No run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, WIDE! Pitches it up but wide outside off, Hope leaves it. Called a wide.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, ! PUNISHED! Hard length, shaping away, but well outside off, Brandon King gets the chance to open his arms as he cuts it hard through cover point for a cracking boundary.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Hard length and outside off, Hope hops back and guides it to deep third for a single.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, On a good length and around middle and leg, King again uses his feet and goes to pull it but plays his shot a tad early. Gets it off the cue end of the bat to the right of mid on. A single taken.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, A bit fuller than the previous one and around off, Brandon King gives a charge and looks to take on the bowler but miscues his shot off the bottom part of the bat to mid off.

Sean Abbott to Brandon King, ! SLAPPED! Hard length and a touch outside off, Brandon King stands tall and slams it through extra cover for a boundary.

Sean Abbott to Shai Hope, Hits the deck hard, back of a length and around off, Shai Hope rises with the bounce and dabs it down to the left of backward point for another single.

Sean Abbott to operate from the Michael Holding end.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Dragged length and around off, King rides the bounce and taps it to cover point.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Leg bye! A big appeal for LBW but is turned down! On the nagging length and around leg, gets to shape back in a bit as well. Brandon King goes for a flick shot without much foot movement and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets pinged on the front pad but the umpire says it could have pitched outside leg.

Ben Dwarshuis to Shai Hope, 1 run.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, ! And another! What a sight to watch! Another fuller delivery but outside off this time, Brandon King crouches, gets underneath it and carves it over extra covers for another boundary.

In all readiness for the action in the first T20I to begin. As has always been the case in this part of the world, the crowd has built up pretty nicely, and it's jam-packed in Sabina Park. Live visuals also show that the famous musician, Shaggy, is in the stands as well. The umpires and players are out to the middle. The Aussies spread across the field and take their positions as Marsh leads his troops out. Shai Hope and Brandon King are the two openers for West Indies. Ben Dwarshuis has the

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, ! Windies and King are underway! Much fuller and around off, Brandon King comes forward and drives it to the left of the bowler for a cracking boundary.

Ben Dwarshuis to Brandon King, Starts off with a hard-length delivery, and keeps the line around off, gets to move back in a bit, Brandon King goes back and cuts it but straight to backward point.

It is time to hear from Australia's Josh Inglis, who was in a chat with former Aussie keeper, Brad Haddin. Inglis first shares that Matthew Short is out with a side strain, while Tim David is easing back from a hamstring concern. He describes it as a fresh-looking squad and says they’re focused on shaping a solid lineup for next year’s T20 World Cup. Inglis adds that a few players are unavailable due to rest and rotation. Speaking on Mitchell Owen’s debut, he recalls watching him train

PITCH REPORT - Jimmy Adams is pitchside alongside Nikhil Uttamchandani for the pitch report. Nikhil reckons all of the last six T20Is here have seen scores of 175 or more, so there are definitely runs on offer. Adds that the centre pitch is being used today, which means the square boundaries are evenly set at around 64 metres on both sides. Adams notes that there’s a nice even covering of grass and the bounce has looked consistent throughout recent games. Mentions that this is a great surface

Live visuals show the Aussies in a huddle and Mitchell Owen was handed over his debut T20I cap from Nathan Ellis. A memorable moment as the youngster officially joins the international stage.

The captain of Australia, Mitchell Marsh, remarks that the wicket appears in fine shape and notes the compact dimensions of the ground. He adds that the team has gelled nicely, and now it’s all about translating that camaraderie into performance. He emphasizes that the goal is to clinch the series, calling it a massive honor to represent Australia. He mentions that the energy within the group is buzzing. Speaking about fresh faces in the squad, Marsh highlights Mitchell Owen as a towering pre

Australia (Playing XI) - Mitchell Marsh (C), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (WK), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen (On T20I Debut), Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope says they would have batted first as well, so he's quite happy with the toss decision. Explains that they've gone in with three spinners today due to the injury to Evin Lewis, which forced them to reshuffle things a bit. Looking ahead, he says these upcoming matches are crucial as they look to fine-tune their plans before the T20 World Cup. Speaking about Andre Russell’s impending retirement, he says it’s emotional for the group, as what Dre has done for West

West Indies (Playing XI) - Brandon King, Shai Hope (C) (WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph.