David Warner's Explosive Fifty Shakes Windies In Thrilling 415-Run Milestone Showdown
Returning from his stint with the Dubai Capitals, Warner showcased his class, striking the boundary 13 times in his milestone 100th T20I.
Australia seized a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series against the West Indies with a commanding 11-run victory in Hobart. David Warner's explosive 70 off 36 balls, complemented by a crucial spell from Adam Zampa (3-26), propelled the hosts to victory.
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Returning from his stint with the Dubai Capitals, Warner showcased his class, striking the boundary 13 times in his milestone 100th T20I. Alongside Josh Inglis, the opening pair set a blistering tone, amassing 77 runs during the Powerplay, a new Australian record for home matches. Despite Inglis departing for 39, Tim David's unbeaten 37 off 17 balls propelled Australia to a formidable 213/7.
In response, the West Indies stumbled to 8-202, failing to chase down the target. Brandon King (53) and Johnson Charles (42) provided a solid start, but Zampa's breakthroughs halted their momentum. Despite late heroics from Jason Holder (34* off 15 balls), the visitors fell short.
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Australia's victory was marred by COVID-19 concerns, with Mitchell Marsh isolating after testing positive. Nonetheless, they displayed resilience, with Sean Abbott setting an Australian record with four catches.
The thrilling encounter sets the stage for the second T20 at Adelaide Oval, where both teams will vie for supremacy once again.
