West Indies set Australia a target of 158 runs, Josh Hazlewood took 4 wickets
T20 WC 2021: In the ongoing match of the ICC T20 World Cup, West Indies have given a target of 158 runs to Australia. Once again the West Indies batsmen flopped and Australia’s bowlers performed well. Josh Hazlewood took the maximum four wickets in this match. Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first in this match. Batting first, the West Indies team could score only 157 runs in the stipulated 20 overs for the loss of 7 wickets. Captain Kieron Pollard scored 44 runs for West Indies.
West Indies batsmen flop again
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.
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl
In the match being played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Australia won the toss against West Indies and decided to bowl first. Australia has won three of the four matches in the tournament. At the same time, West Indies, who have been out of the semi-final race, have been able to register only one win in four matches.
This match is very important for West Indies
If the West Indies team loses in this match against Australia, then it will have to play in the qualifying rounds to reach the Super 12 stage in next year’s T20 World Cup. In fact, the top 8 teams in the World Cup qualify directly, while other teams have to play qualifying matches. At present, the West Indies team is at the eighth position. If she loses the match against Australia, then her rank will be 9 and she will not get a place in the Super 12 in the next World Cup.
Australia’s playing XI
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 XI
Kieron Pollard (c), Evin Lewis, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Dwayne Bravo, Akil Hossain, Ravi Rampaul
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