Australia Completes 5-0 T20 Whitewash Over Struggling West Indies

Australia ended their T20 tour of the West Indies in emphatic fashion, securing a 5-0 series sweep with a three-wicket victory in the final match at Warner Park, St Kitts and Nevis.

Hetmyer Shines for Windies Amid Batting Struggles

Batting first, the West Indies posted 170 runs, led by Shimron Hetmyer’s impressive 52 off 31 balls. Despite the strong start, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum against a disciplined Australian bowling attack.

Ben Dwarshuis starred with the ball for Australia, returning with figures of 3-41, disrupting the West Indies middle order and restricting a potential late surge.

Australia Survives Early Scare in Run Chase

Australia’s chase began shakily, slumping to 25-3, but the middle-order counterattack proved decisive. Cameron Green (32 off 18), Tim David (30 off 12), and Mitch Owen (37 off 17) all delivered explosive cameos.

A stabilising knock from Aaron Hardie (28 off 25) helped guide the visitors home with three overs remaining, securing a clean sweep of the five-match series.

Captain Marsh Praises Team’s Consistency

Speaking after the match, Australia captain Mitchell Marsh praised his side’s efforts throughout the tour. “I didn’t expect 5-0 at the start,” Marsh admitted, “but we played some great cricket. After the fourth game, we spoke about finishing strong—no Aussie side had done a clean sweep before. Everyone stepped up in different roles.”

The series marked a dominant stretch for Australia, showcasing both established stars and new talents contributing in critical moments.

More Woes for West Indies Cricket

The T20 whitewash adds to the West Indies’ mounting troubles, following a 3-0 defeat in the Test series earlier in the tour. The third Test ended in particular embarrassment as they were bowled out for just 27 runs—the second-lowest total in Test history and the lowest since 1955.

In response, Cricket West Indies president Dr Kishore Shallow has called an emergency meeting to review the performance, with the final Test collapse set to be a key focus of discussion.

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FAQs

Q1: Who was the top scorer for the West Indies in the final T20?
Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 52 runs off 31 balls.

Q2: How many wickets did Ben Dwarshuis take in the final match?
He took 3 wickets for 41 runs.

Q3: What was Australia’s early score in their chase?
Australia were reduced to 25-3 early in the innings.

Q4: How many overs were remaining when Australia chased down the target?
Three overs were remaining when they won the match.

Q5: Why did Cricket West Indies call an emergency meeting?
To review the team’s poor performance, especially their historic collapse in the third Test.