Australia Survives Late Scare to Win T20I Series Finale Against West Indies
In a thrilling conclusion to the T20I series between West Indies and Australia, the visitors held their nerves to secure a three-wicket win with 18 balls to spare at Warner Park, Basseterre on July 28, 2025. Chasing 171 for victory, Australia reached 173/7 in 17 overs, closing out the series in dominant fashion.
Match Summary
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West Indies: 170 all out
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Australia: 173/7 in 17 overs
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Result: Australia won by 3 wickets with 18 balls remaining
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Venue: Warner Park, Basseterre
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Occasion: 5th T20I, Australia Tour of West Indies
West Indies Batting Highlights
The Caribbean side posted a competitive 170-run total, showing glimpses of aggression but failing to fully capitalize on a good start. A balanced attack saw them losing wickets regularly, never quite able to take the game out of Australia’s reach.
Akeal Hosein Shines with the Ball
Akeal Hosein was the standout bowler for the West Indies, keeping the Aussie batsmen in check with a spell of 4-0-17-3, boasting an economy rate of 4.25. His performance included 11 dot balls and a key breakthrough during the middle overs.
Australia’s Chase: Steady, Then Scary
Australia’s chase started confidently but ran into brief trouble with some middle-order stumbles. Aaron Hardie steadied the innings with a composed 28 off 25, including 2 boundaries and a six. Sean Abbott then played a short but impactful cameo, scoring 5 off 3 balls, hitting one boundary.
Matthew Forde’s Expensive Spell
West Indies’ Matthew Forde had a tough outing, giving away 35 runs in 3 overs, including 3 fours and 2 sixes, making Australia’s task a little easier in the death overs.
Crucial Partnerships Lead to Victory
Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia’s lower middle-order remained composed. The calculated aggression and experience saw them over the line comfortably with three wickets in hand and three overs to spare.
Key Stats
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Akeal Hosein (WI): 4-0-17-3
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Aaron Hardie (AUS): 28* (25 balls)
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Sean Abbott (AUS): 5* (3 balls)
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Matthew Forde (WI): 3-0-35-0
Player Performances: A Snapshot
| Player | Runs/Wickets | Notable Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein (WI) | 3 wickets | Economy: 4.25 |
| Aaron Hardie (AUS) | 28* (25) | Strike Rate: 112.00 |
| Sean Abbott (AUS) | 5* (3) | Quick finish under pressure |
| Matthew Forde (WI) | 0 wickets | Conceded 35 in 3 overs |