Australia has sealed a historic 5-0 series whitewash over the West Indies after winning the fifth T20 in St. Kitts by three wickets.
Chasing a 171-run target for victory at Warner Park, the tourists got the job done with 18 balls to spare courtesy of a clutch 28 not out from all-rounder Aaron Hardie.
Earlier, the West Indies were bowled out for 170 in 19.4 overs, with seamer Ben Dwarshuis taking three wickets.
Australia, who were missing the likes of Travis Head, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins, have never previously whitewashed a T20 series longer than three matches,
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David smashes four 6’s IN A ROW! | 00:41
MITCHELL MARSH — 3
81 runs at 16.20, HS 24, SR 128.57
Captain Marsh was Australia’s weakest top-order batter during the T20 series against the West Indies, failing to reach 25 across five knocks in the Caribbean.
Now that he’s a specialist batter, the West Australian will be desperate to rediscover some form during the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa.
JAKE FRASER-MCGURK — 2
2 runs at 2.00, SR 28.57, HS 2
Courtesy of a trio of injuries, Fraser-McGurk made his international return during the series opener in Jamaica, but failed to justify his selection with a seven-ball 2.
He may need to prove his worth in the Big Bash before earning another Australian call-up.
Fraser-McGurk’s poor form continues! | 00:31
GLENN MAXWELL — 7
90 runs at 18.00, HS 47, SR 195.65
Three wickets at 21.00, BB 2-15, ER 10.50
Maxwell was promoted to the top of the order for the final four T20s against the West Indies, but failed to survive beyond the third over in three of those matches.
However, the veteran all-rounder clobbered 47 in a player-of-the-match performance in Basseterre on Saturday, where he also provided some aerobatic heroics in the field.
“SPECTACULAR” Maxwell efforts stun WI | 00:41
JOSH INGLIS — 9
172 runs at 43.00, HS 78*, SR 209.75
Two catches, one stumping
Wicketkeeper Inglis was named player of the match for his unbeaten half-century during the second T20 in Kingston, where he combined with Cameron Green for a record-breaking partnership in the run chase.
The West Australian cracked another fifty during Saturday’s victory in Basseterre, pressing his case for more opportunities at No. 3 in the national white-ball teams.
CAMERON GREEN — 9
205 runs at 68.33, HS 56*, SR 164.00
The master of the chase, Green was Australia’s most consistent player during the T20 leg of the Caribbean tour with three match-winning fifties, finishing as the leading run-scorer of the series.
The West Australian, later named player of the series, was also impeccable in the field, holding onto a series-high eight catches.
He will become even more valuable to Australia’s white-ball teams when he’s permitted to bowl again.
Green sets statement with second 50 | 02:35
TIM DAVID — 10
132 runs at 132.00, HS 102*, SR 269.38
David only batted twice during the Caribbean tour, but he certainly made his presence felt.
The pinch-hitter smacked a 37-ball hundred during the third T20 against the West Indies at Warner Park, a record-breaking performance that featured 11 sixes.
The powerful right-hander cleared the boundary rope another four times in a 12-ball cameo during the series finale in Basseterre.
David reflects on FASTEST T20 ton | 03:53
MITCHELL OWEN — 9
125 runs at 41.66, HS 50, SR 192.30
Two wickets at 23.00, BB 1-14, ER 11.50
Playing his maiden series in Australian colours, Owen proved he belonged at international level with a match-winning performance during the series opener in Barbados.
The Tasmanian all-rounder anchored Australia’s middle order during successful two run chases in Basseterre, also dismissing West Indies openers Shai Hope and Brandon King with the ball.
Owen hits SIX 6’s on way to debut fifty! | 01:02
AARON HARDIE — 8
51 runs at 51.00, HS 28*, SR 124.39
Three wickets at 21.00, BB 2-24, ER 7.87
Playing the final two T20s against the West Indies in Basseterre, all-rounder Hardie made crucial contributions with bat and ball in St. Kitts.
Opening the bowling with his seam, the West Australian took two early wickets during the fourth T20 and held his nerve during the series finale to guide the tourists towards a historic whitewash.
COOPER CONNOLLY — 3
13 runs at 6.50, SR 130.00, HS 13
One wicket at 34.00, BB 1-24, ER 11.33
Connolly took Australia’s first wicket of the series and smacked a massive six in Kingston, but otherwise the young West Australian didn’t achieve much in the Caribbean, dropping an absolute sitter in Jamaica.
He remains a promising talent for the future, while Australia may require his services during next year’s T20 World Cup if conditions favour spinners.
Windies drop SIX catches in 2nd T20I | 01:42
SEAN ABBOTT — 6
Four wickets at 38.00, BB 2-61, ER 9.50
Abbott proved expensive during the series opener in Kingston and Saturday’s contest in Basseterre, conceding the most runs in an innings across a T20 career spanning 193 matches.
However, the Sydney Sixers seamer achieved 19 dot balls in a superb performance during the third T20 against the West Indies, also bowling commendably in the series finale.
BEN DWARSHUIS — 7
Eight wickets at 20.00, BB 4-36, ER 10.00
Dwarshuis produced a career-best performance during the series opener in Barbados, ripping through the West Indies middle order to help Australia seal a three-wicket victory.
The left-armed quick was expensive at times throughout the Caribbean tour — most notably during his two appearances in Basseterre — but he still finished as the equal-leading wicket-taker of the series.
ADAM ZAMPA — 8
Eight wickets at 23.00, BB 3-29, ER 9.68
The other equal-leading wicket-taker of the series, Zampa proved once again why he’s the most valued member of Australia’s white-ball team with multiple clutch performances in the Caribbean.
The leg-spinner played his 100th T20I during the series finale at Warner Park, becoming the fourth Australian men’s player to achieve the rare feat.
Adam Zampa of Australia. Photo by Randy Brooks / AFP)Source: AFP
XAVIER BARTLETT — 6
Two wickets at 19.50, BB 2-39, ER 9.75
Added to Australia’s squad at the eleventh hour, Bartlett removed both West Indies openers during his lone appearance in the Caribbean, helping the tourists seal a three-wicket victory in Basseterre on Saturday.
NATHAN ELLIS — 9
Six wickets at 25.83, BB 2-32, ER 7.88
Ellis led Australia’s attack in the absence of the big three, and he was comfortably the best bowler of the series.
Across a five-match campaign that had a scoring rate of 10.23, the Tasmanian quick was pivotal to Australia’s series win, conceding less than eight runs per over.
He remains one of the sport’s best finishers with the ball in T20s.
MATTHEW KUHNEMANN — 4
Zero wickets, BB 0-33, ER 8.25
Kuhnemann made his T20I debut during the second match in Kingston, producing four wicketless overs in a commendable but forgettable performance.
He could still squeeze into next year’s T20 World Cup squad next year if Australia wants two strike spinners at their disposal.