Australia Crushes West Indies for Historic 5–0 T20 Series Sweep
So here’s what went down in the Caribbean — and it was a pretty stunning clean sweep by Australia. They’ve just completed their first-ever 5–0 Twenty20 international series win against the West Indies, and honestly, it was domination from start to finish. The final match, played in Saint Kitts, was a three-wicket victory that wrapped up what’s now a history-making tour.
Australia chased down the West Indies’ target of 171 runs with ease, reaching the mark with 18 balls to spare. Mitchell Owen played a blinder, smashing 37 off just 17 balls. He was well-supported by Cameron Green with 32, Tim David with 30, and Aaron Hardie finishing unbeaten on 28. These performances weren’t just about power hitting — they showcased composure under pressure and depth in the batting order.
Captain Mitchell Marsh admitted after the game that a 5–0 sweep wasn’t something the team expected when the series started. But they kept the momentum rolling and were motivated by the opportunity to be the first Australian men’s side to pull off a T20 whitewash in the West Indies.
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Ben Dwarshuis was the star with the ball in the final game. He took three big wickets — including openers Brandon King and Shai Hope, and the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer, who top-scored for the West Indies with a quickfire 52 off 31 balls. Dwarshuis used the conditions smartly, relying on pace variations and hitting the pitch hard on a slightly slower wicket. His efforts earned him the player-of-the-match honor.
Over the whole series, Australia showed off an impressive all-round game. They smashed more sixes than the West Indies — a feat in itself given the Windies' reputation for big hitting. Players like Tim David, Cameron Green, and debutant Mitch Owen stood out, not only clearing the ropes regularly but doing it with purpose and precision.
And let’s not overlook Australia’s death bowling. The final overs were where the real separation happened. Aussie bowlers consistently shut the Windies down when they looked to accelerate. Across the five games, the visitors picked up 15 wickets in the last five overs — compared to the West Indies’ limited impact during the same period.
Cameron Green, in particular, had a breakout series. He was named player of the series after scoring 205 runs at a strike rate of 164. His batting looked effortless, whether he was building partnerships or going big at the end. This, mind you, from someone who’s still finding his rhythm in T20s.
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