May 31st 2024.
The West Indies, who are co-hosting the ICC T20 World Cup, put on an impressive performance in their warm-up match against Australia on Friday. Led by a stellar showing from Nicholas Pooran, they secured a 35-run victory over the Aussies at Queens Park Oval.
Pooran was the standout player of the match, smashing a brilliant 75 runs in just 25 balls. He delighted the home crowd with eight sixes, while skipper Rovman Powell, left-hander Sherfane Rutherford, and opener Johnson Charles also contributed with some powerful hitting. The two-time champions posted a massive total of 257/4, leaving the Australian bowlers struggling to contain their top-order batters.
Even first-choice spinner Adam Zampa could not escape the onslaught, conceding 62 runs and taking only two wickets in his four overs. Despite missing several key players, Australia put up a decent fight in their chase. Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, and Ashton Agar were among the most dangerous players for the 2021 T20 World Cup winners, but they were facing a difficult challenge from the strong West Indies team. In the end, Australia finished with 222/7 in their final warm-up match.
The hosts' bowling was also on point, with spinner Gudakesh Motie and pacer Alzarri Joseph each taking two wickets. It was a well-rounded performance from the West Indies, showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling. The home crowd was buzzing with excitement, and the team surely gained some valuable confidence heading into the main tournament.
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