T20 WC, AUS vs WI highlights: AUS wins by 8 wickets, keeps semis hope alive
Skipper Kieron Pollard struck a combative 31-ball 44 to lead West Indies to a fighting 157 for seven. Check Australia vs West Indies highlights
 "Australia cricket team")
Australia cricket team
Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia recorded a facile eight-wicket win over the West Indies to stay alive in the semifinal race at the T20 World Cup, here on Saturday.
The left-hander was at his vintage best as he smashed four sixes and nine fours to anchor the 158-run chase in a match that was a swansong game for Dwyane Bravo and probably also for Chris Gayle.
Check ICC T20 WC 2021 latest news here
Check ICC T20 WC 2021 latest news here
Warner got good support from Mitchell Marsh who slammed a 32-ball 53 (5x4, 2x6) before getting out while trying to score the winning run.
The duo stitched a match-winning 124-run partnership in 75 balls to seal the chase with 23 balls to spare.
Australia would now have to wait for the result of South Africa and England match.
The Proteas need to beat England by a big margin to crush the hopes of Aaron Finch's men who have a net run rate of 1.216 with four wins from five matches.
The Aussie lefthander, who struggled to get going in the recently-concluded IPL here and lost his place at the Sunrisers Hyderabad, upped the ante in the third over, smashing Jason Holder two consecutive boundaries before finishing the over with a six.
Skipper Finch (9) got out in the next over after being cleaned up by Akeal Hosein but Warner maintained the run rate.
Warner raced to his 20th T20 International half-century in 29 balls, as Australia were never in a spot of bother and made it a run-a-ball equation at the halfway mark -- 98 for /1 -- needing 60 off 60 balls.
There was his trademark pull, sweep and switch hits as he toyed with the Windies attack.
Marsh also followed suit with an equally aggressive halfcentury -- his fifth in T20Is as Australia made it a walk in the park.
Earlier, skipper Kieron Pollard struck a combative 31-ball 44 to lead West Indies to a fighting 157 for seven.
Opting to field in a must-win match, Australia were taken to the cleaners by Windies opener Evin Lewis, who smashed Josh Hazlewood for a hattrick of fours en route to his 26-ball 29.
'Universe Boss' Gayle made a nine-ball 15 in what seemed his last International appearance as he enjoyed every bit of the moment and also signed off with a wicket of Marsh.
He also celebrated jumping on to Marsh while the Aussie was on his way back.
On a batting-friendly wicket that aided true pace and bounce, the struggling defending champions finally got their rhythm back.
Australia got three wickets for five runs but the Windies kept firing with Pollard holding the innings together.
Pollard slammed one six an four fours while Shimron Hetmyer (27) and Dwyane Bravo, who made a 12-ball 10 in his final International outing, also made useful contributions.
Finally it was Andre Russell who finished it off with two sixes (18 not out from seven balls) to prop the total as the Windies put on 58 runs in the final five overs.
For the Aussies, Hazlewood was brilliant, returning with 4/39 as he bounced back brilliantly after being hit for 20 in his first over.
The loss also meant that the two-time world champions West Indies have missed out on a direct qualification to 'Super 12' for the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia.
According to the ICC T20 rankings predictor, if the Windies lose they would drop to number nine and hence would not get a direct qualification.
It was an emotional match for Bravo whose final innings in International cricket was over when he departed after getting caught at long-on.
Bravo was hugged by Pollard on his way out as Russell and others too gave him a standing ovation, while Gayle also gave him an emotional hug in the dugout.
It also seemed a final match for Gayle.
It's not official yet, but the Windies great was seen waving at the camera and raised his bat after crossing the rope as he was also seen distributing his cricketing gears to the fans in the stands.
Fresh from his career-best performance of 5/19, leg-spinner Adam Zampa dismissed the well-set Lewis in the 10th over with a googly when the left-hander hit a skier only to be taken by Steve Smith at long-with a superb catch.
Australia vs West Indies playing 11
Australia playing 11: David Warner, Aaron Finch (c), Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (wk), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood
West Indies playing 11: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Kieron Pollard(c), Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Hayden Walsh, Akeal Hosein.
Know about Australia vs West Indies live telecast, streaming and live toss timings details here:
Which TV channels will telecast the AUS vs WI T20 WC match live in India?
The AUS vs WI will be telecast live on Star Sports 1 HD/SD with English commentary, while Star Sports Hindi with Hindi Commentary.
How to live stream the AUS vs WI match in India?
The live streaming of AUS vs WI match will be available on Disney+Hotstar app in four languages.
Here are the squads of both the teams:
West Indies Squad: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran(w), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard(c), Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Lendl Simmons, Andre Fletcher, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh.
Australia Squad: David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade(w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar, Mitchell Swepson, Josh Inglis.
6:57 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 16.2 Overs: 161-2 | Australia wins
Australia: 161-2 ; ,Glenn Maxwell (0) David Warner (89)
Roston Chase [1.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack and Warner edges the 2nd ball through leg slip fielder for FOUR.
Roston Chase [1.0-0-13-0] is back into the attack and Warner edges the 2nd ball through leg slip fielder for FOUR.
6:55 PM
![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 16 Overs: 157-2 | Marsh departs
Over Summary: 0 Wd 0 Wd 2 2 1 W ; Australia: 157-2 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (53), David Warner (85)
Chris Gayle, right-arm off break, comes into the attack and gets the wicket of Marsh.
Chris Gayle, right-arm off break, comes into the attack and gets the wicket of Marsh.
Mitchell Marsh c Holder b Gayle 53(32) [4s-5 6s-2]
6:51 PM
Dwayne Bravo continues and leaks 17 runs, including a SIX and a FOUR to Warner.![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 15 Overs: 150-1
Over Summary: Wd 2 L2 1 4 6 1 ; Australia: 150-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (53), David Warner (80)
Dwayne Bravo continues and leaks 17 runs, including a SIX and a FOUR to Warner.
6:48 PM
![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 14 Overs: 133-1
Over Summary: 0 Wd 1 4 4 1 0 ; Australia: 133-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (50), David Warner (69)
Jason Holder [1.0-0-15-0] is back into the attack and concedes 11 runs, including two Fours to Marsh.
6:38 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 13 Overs: 122-1
Over Summary: 0 Wd 1 0 1 4 1 ; Australia: 122-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (41), David Warner (68)
Dwayne Bravo continues and concedes eight runs.
Dwayne Bravo continues and concedes eight runs.
6:32 PM
Russell continues and concedes nine runs, including a boundary to Warner.![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 12 Overs: 114-1
Over Summary: 1 1 4 1 1 1 ; Australia: 114-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (40), David Warner (62)
Russell continues and concedes nine runs, including a boundary to Warner.
6:31 PM
Dwayne Bravo [1.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack and concedes seven runs.![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 11 Overs: 105-1
Over Summary: Wd 2 2 0 1 0 1 ; Australia: 105-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (38), David Warner (55)
Dwayne Bravo [1.0-0-6-0] is back into the attack and concedes seven runs.
6:30 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 10 Overs: 98-1
Over Summary: 0 1 6 4 4 1 ; Australia: 98-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (33), David Warner (54)
Andre Russell, right-arm fast, comes into the attack and leaks 16 runs, including a SIX and two FOURs to Marsh.
Andre Russell, right-arm fast, comes into the attack and leaks 16 runs, including a SIX and two FOURs to Marsh.
6:29 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 9 Overs: 82-1
Over Summary: 1 1 6 1 1 0 ; Australia: 82-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (18), David Warner (53)
Hayden Walsh continues and concedes 10 runs, including a SIX to Warner.
Hayden Walsh continues and concedes 10 runs, including a SIX to Warner.
6:28 PM
Akeal Hosein continues and concedes 10 runs, including a SIX to Marsh.![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 8 Overs: 71-1
Over Summary: 1 1 6 1 1 0 ; Australia: 71-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (17), David Warner (44)
Akeal Hosein continues and concedes 10 runs, including a SIX to Marsh.
6:27 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 7 Overs: 61-1
Over Summary: 0 L1 4 1 1 1 ; Australia: 61-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (9), David Warner (42)
Hayden Walsh, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack and concedes eight runs, including a boundary to Marsh.
Hayden Walsh, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack and concedes eight runs, including a boundary to Marsh.
6:24 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 6 Overs: 53-1
Over Summary: 1 6 0 0 4 1 ; Australia: 53-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (3), David Warner (40)
Akeal Hosein continues and concedes a boundary and a SIX to Warner.
Akeal Hosein continues and concedes a boundary and a SIX to Warner.
6:22 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 5 Overs: 41-1
Over Summary: 4 0 0 0 1 1 ; Australia: 41-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (2), David Warner (29)
Dwayne Bravo, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack and concedes six runs, including a boundary to Warner.
Dwayne Bravo, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack and concedes six runs, including a boundary to Warner.
6:21 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 4 Overs: 35-1 | Finch departs
Over Summary: 0 0 W 1 1 0 ; Australia: 35-1 ; ,Mitchell Marsh (1), David Warner (24)
Akeal Hosein [1.0-0-5-0] is back into the attack and gets the wicket of Finch.
Finch b Akeal Hosein 9(11) [4s-1]
Akeal Hosein [1.0-0-5-0] is back into the attack and gets the wicket of Finch.
Finch b Akeal Hosein 9(11) [4s-1]
6:19 PM![]()
Australia vs West Indies live score after 3 Overs: 33-0
Over Summary: 0 0 1 4 4 6 ; Australia: 33-0 ; Aaron Finch (23), David Warner (9)
Jason Holder, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack and concedes 15 runs, including two Fours and a SIX to Warner.
Jason Holder, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack and concedes 15 runs, including two Fours and a SIX to Warner.
Topics : Australia cricket team West Indies cricket team ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Kieron Pollard Nicholas Pooran Chris Gayle Evin Lewis Dwayne Bravo Andre Russell Oshane Thomas David Warner aaron finch Steve Smith Glenn Maxwell Marcus Stoinis Pat Cummins Mitchell Starc Adam Zampa cricket broadcast sports broadcasting Twenty20 International Twenty20 cricket World Twenty20
Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel
First Published: Nov 06 2021 | 11:00 AM IST
