By A dream debut from Mitchell Owen and a blazing half-century from Cameron Green helped Australia win 1st T20I against West Indies by 3 wickets at Sabina Park, Kingston. The Aussies chased down 190 with seven balls to spare, taking a 1–0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. West Indies, riding on strong knocks from Roston Chase (60 off 32) and Shai Hope (55 off 39), looked set for a big total. The hosts were cruising at 166/3 after 16 overs, but a late collapse triggered by Ben Dwarshuis, who took 4 wickets, halted the momentum. West Indies managed only 23 runs in the final 4 overs, finishing at 189/8.
West Indies Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 55 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 141.03 |
| Roston Chase | 60 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 187.50 |
| Hetmyer | 38 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 200.00 |
| Brandon King | 18 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 150.00 |
Total: 189/8 (20 overs)
Top bowler: Ben Dwarshuis – 4-0-36-4
Australia’s Chase and Match-Winning Partnership
Australia didn’t start well, losing Jake Fraser-McGurk early for 2, but a quick 24 from captain Mitchell Marsh and 18 from Josh Inglis steadied things. The game turned when Cameron Green exploded with 51 off 26 balls and was perfectly supported by debutant Mitchell Owen, who smashed a brilliant 50 off 27 deliveries.
Owen’s heroics weren’t limited to batting earlier, he also claimed a key wicket with the ball in his very first over in international cricket, getting Chase out during a critical phase.
Australia Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Green | 51 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 196.15 |
| Mitchell Owen | 50 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 185.19 |
| Marsh (c) | 24 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 141.18 |
Total: 190/7 (18.5 overs)
Result: Australia win 1st T20I by 3 wickets
West Indies’ strong foundation faded quickly in the final overs, and Dwarshuis’ double strike in the 19th over changed the game’s momentum. Despite a competitive 189 on the board, the visitors’ fearless batting lineup, powered by Owen and Green, proved too strong.
This win gives Australia a solid start in the series and highlights their bench strength, especially with young talents like Mitchell Owen delivering under pressure.
