Australia increased South Africa’s troubles, beat West Indies, stepped towards semi-finals
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T20 WC 2021: Australia (AUS) defeated West Indies (WI) by 8 wickets in the ICC T20 World Cup (ICC T20 WC). Australian batsman David Warner played an unbeaten innings of 89 runs to win the team. Batting first, West Indies had given a target of 158 runs to Australia. Australia easily achieved this target. With this win, Australia’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals have become strong. However, it will be decided after the match between England and South Africa. If South Africa’s team loses, then Australia’s team will reach the semi-finals. While South Africa won, the semi-finals will be decided on the basis of run rate.
Great performance by the Australian team
Chasing the target of 158 runs, Australia got off to a good start and the team did not lose any wickets for 30 runs. However, captain Aaron Finch was bowled by Akil Hussain on a personal score of 9 runs. After this, Mitchell Marsh, who came to bat, along with David Warner, took the team to the threshold of victory. However, the Muslims fell victim to Jason Holder on a personal score of 53 runs. David Warner, on the other hand, scored an unbeaten 89 off 56 balls with the help of nine fours and 4 sixes.
West Indies batsmen who flopped
West Indies did not start well, Chris Gayle returned to the pavilion after scoring 15 runs. Nicholas Pooran, who came to bat after him, could contribute only 4 runs. Roston Chase could not even open his account. After this, Evin Lewis and Shimron Hetmyer together handled the innings. Although Lewis got out on this personal score of 29 runs. After this Hetmyer returned to the pavilion after scoring 27 runs. Dwayne Bravo scored 10 runs and Andre Russell remained not out after scoring 18 runs. Captain Kieron Pollard contributed the highest 44 runs in 31 balls. Josh Hazlewood took 4 wickets for Australia. Apart from them Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa took one wicket each.
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