The West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I was the last game of the T20 series. Australia came into the game with a 4-0 lead. They had already dominated the series. West Indies, on the other hand, were looking to avoid a clean sweep. Fans were hoping for a fightback. But once again, Australia proved why they are one of the best T20 sides in the world.
Australia won all four games before the final match. Their performance was consistent. In each game, their bowlers kept the pressure on. Their batters chased down targets with ease. West Indies, however, struggled. They had some good moments, but couldn’t turn them into wins. Their bowling lacked control. Their batters lost wickets at the wrong time. As a result, Australia took full advantage.
In one of the earlier games, Tim David smashed the fastest T20I century by an Australian. He made 100 in just 37 balls. That was a big moment in the series. Also, new player Mitchell Owen impressed everyone with a strong debut. These performances gave Australia the upper hand throughout the tour.
Match-by-Match Results:
- 1st T20I: Australia won by 3 wickets (chased 190)
- 2nd T20I: Australia won by 8 wickets (chased 173)
- 3rd T20I: Australia won by 6 wickets (chased 215)
- 4th T20I: Australia won by 3 wickets (chased 206)
- 5th T20I: Australia won by 3 wickets (chased 173)
The final match was held at Warner Park, St. Kitts. The West Indies took to the crease first and managed to score 170 runs in just 19.4 overs. Shimron Hetmyer scored a fast 52 off 31 balls. Sherfane Rutherford added a quick 35. But the Aussies kept taking wickets regularly.
Australia’s bowlers, led by Ben Dwarshuis, were on point. He took 3 wickets and slowed the scoring in the middle overs. Akeal Hosein also bowled well for West Indies, picking 3/17.
During the chase, Australia lost early wickets. They were 29/3 at one stage. But Mitchell Owen and Cameron Green rescued the innings. Owen made 37 from just 17 balls. Green added 32 from 18. Later, Aaron Hardie played a steady knock of 28 not out. Australia reached the target in 17 overs, winning by 3 wickets.
West Indies Innings – 170 All Out (19.4 overs)
| Batsman | Runs | Ball | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Brandon King (c) | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Shai Hope | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Keacy Carty | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 35 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 205.88 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 52 | 31 | 3 | 3 | 167.74 |
| Jason Holder | 20 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 133.33 |
| Romario Shepherd | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 100 |
| Matthew Forde | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Akeal Hosein | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 122.22 |
| Jediah Blades (not out) | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Extras | 4 | ||||
| Total | 170 (19.4 overs) | ||||
Bowling – Australia
| Bowler | Ov | Run | Wkt | Econ |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 4 | 41 | 3 | 10.25 |
| Aaron Hardie | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Sean Abbott | 4 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Nathan Ellis | 3.4 | 32 | 2 | 8.73 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Adam Zampa | 3 | 20 | 1 | 6.67 |
Australia Innings – 173/7 (17.0 overs)
| Batsman | Run | Ball | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Mitchell Marsh | 14 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 175 |
| Glenn Maxwell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Inglis | 10 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 200 |
| Cameron Green | 32 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 177.78 |
| Tim David | 30 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 250 |
| Mitchell Owen | 37 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 217.65 |
| Aaron Hardie (not out) | 28 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 112 |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 64.29 |
| Sean Abbott | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.67 |
| Total | 173/7 (17 overs) | ||||
Bowling – West Indies
| Bowler | Ov | Run | Wkt | Econ |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 2.1 | 21 | 2 | 9.69 |
| Jason Holder | 3 | 36 | 2 | 12 |
| Matthew Forde | 3 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Romario Shepherd | 1.5 | 26 | 0 | 14.18 |
| Jediah Blades | 3 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 |
This tour was a strong statement from Australia. They showed excellent team balance and match-winning depth. Young players stepped up when needed. Australia seems all set for the T20 World Cup. West Indies, on the other hand, has some work to do. They showed glimpses of talent. But overall, they lacked consistency. With players like Hetmyer, Rutherford, and Hosein performing well, they can rebuild their team.
The West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I was a thrilling finish to a one-sided series. While the West Indies fought hard in the last game, Australia’s dominance was too strong. With this historic clean sweep, Australia sent a clear message to the cricketing world that they are in top form and ready for more.
