West Indies vs Australia

West Indies Dominate Australia in T20 Warm-Up Clash: Pooran and Powell Shine

In a thrilling warm-up game, West Indies outshine undermanned Australia with a powerful batting display. Nicholas Pooran's explosive innings of 75 off 25 balls steals the show!

West Indies showcased their dominance in a T20 World Cup warm-up match against Australia, putting up an impressive total of 257 runs in their innings. The explosive batting performance was led by Nicholas Pooran, who smashed a quickfire 75 runs off just 25 balls, including a stunning display of eight sixes. Captain Rovman Powell also contributed with a rapid half-century to propel the Windies to a challenging target.

While chasing the mammoth total, Australia, playing with only nine men, put up a decent fight but fell short by 35 runs against the formidable West Indies bowling attack. The highlight of the match was Pooran's incredible hitting prowess, including a flurry of sixes, showcasing his readiness for the T20 World Cup. Josh Inglis' fighting knock of 55 provided some resistance, but it was not enough to steer Australia to victory.

In the end, the West Indies emerged victorious, displaying their strength as a formidable T20 side. The match served as a perfect warm-up ahead of the upcoming tournament, with Pooran and Powell's stellar performances setting the tone for the Windies' campaign. With such a convincing win, West Indies have sent a strong message to their opponents in the T20 World Cup.

Interesting Fact: Nicholas Pooran's blistering knock of 75 off 25 balls included 8 sixes, showcasing his powerful hitting ability.

Did you know? Australia played with just nine men in the warm-up match against West Indies, making their competitive performance even more commendable.