Australia delivered a final statement of intent with the bat as they completed a comprehensive 5-0 T20I series whitewash against the West Indies. Tim David and Mitchell Owen launched a blistering assault, clearing the ropes seven times between them, in a chase that capped off one of the most explosive bilateral T20I series in history , the second-highest in terms of sixes struck.
Aaron Hardie steered Australia home after a tense spell from Akeal Hosein, who briefly kept West Indies in the contest. However, the visitors’ hopes were ultimately dashed, as Australia’s deep batting reserves proved too strong.
The victory was laid on a solid foundation with the ball. Captain Mitchell Marsh won his fifth toss of the series — making it a perfect eight from eight for Australia on the tour — and opted to chase once more. The decision paid off immediately as the Australian attack made early inroads, removing three wickets during the powerplay and never allowing West Indies to build lasting momentum.
Shimron Hetmyer and Jason Holder added 47 for the fifth wicket, with Hetmyer registering his first T20I fifty since August 2023. However, he was dismissed the very next ball after reaching the landmark, brilliantly caught by Sean Abbott charging in from long-off.
Ben Dwarshuis continued to enhance his credentials as a key left-arm pace option for Australia. Rested for the fourth match, he returned with two early wickets, clean bowling Shai Hope with a sharp delivery and removing Brandon King — West Indies’ in-form opener — caught at midwicket. Although his final over was expensive, conceding 19 runs including a six from Hetmyer off a free hit, Dwarshuis still claimed three scalps and furthered his case for regular selection behind Mitchell Starc and potentially ahead of the injured Spencer Johnson.
Nathan Ellis once again impressed in the death overs, showcasing quick reflexes to run out a batter off his own bowling and helping close the innings efficiently. Meanwhile, Adam Zampa celebrated his 100th T20I with a wicket, becoming just the fourth Australian male cricketer to reach the milestone.
Australia’s reply began in frenetic fashion, with Jason Holder striking twice in his opening over. Mitchell Marsh was undone by a beauty from Alzarri Joseph, and yet the momentum was swiftly reclaimed by Tim David, who smashed 30 off just 12 deliveries, including four sixes, inside the opening five overs.
From there, the required run rate was never in question. The only remaining obstacle for the Australians was whether the West Indies could continue to take wickets at regular intervals. Their challenge was hampered when Joseph hobbled off the field, and although Hosein bowled superbly, the total on the board was simply too modest to defend.
Australia’s 5-0 triumph serves as a powerful statement ahead of upcoming international fixtures, reinforcing their depth in both batting and bowling — and their unrelenting form in the shortest format.