Match Facts
March 30, Kensington Oval
Start time 1400 (1800 GMT)
The first Twenty20 on Tuesday was one of the most one-sided matches of the tour so far. Australia kept West Indies to 150 and then chased down the target with 11 balls to spare and eight wickets in hand, which by T20 standards is a trouncing. West Indies have responded by dropping Darren Bravo, who was scratchy, but what they really need from their top order is fewer dot balls and more turning over of the strike.
A few more boundaries wouldn't hurt either. If Johnson Charles gets going he can be dangerous but two of the most destructive batsmen in West Indies' order, Kieron Pollard and Darren Sammy, often bat too low to have a serious impact. They need to work out their batting order and ensure that too much is not left for the last few overs.
There was a lot to like about Australia's performance on Tuesday, from the death bowling of Shane Watson and Brett Lee to the century stand between Watson and Michael Hussey, who complemented each other perfectly. Under George Bailey, this side is starting to find its feet. Brad Hogg would likely be in Australia's best XI - he was rotated out of this tour to give Xavier Doherty and Nathan Lyon a chance - but otherwise expect a very similar side to this outfit when Australia play their first match of the World T20 in Sri Lanka later this year. For now, the aim is to win the series 2-0 after the drawn ODI series.
There was
a lot to like about Australia's performance on Tuesday, from
the death bowling of Shane Watson and Brett Lee to the century stand between
Watson and Michael Hussey, who complemented each other perfectly. Under George
Bailey, this side is starting to find its feet. Brad Hogg would likely be in
Australia's best XI - he was rotated out of this tour to give Xavier Doherty
and Nathan Lyon a chance - but otherwise expect a very similar side to this
outfit when Australia play their first match of the World T20 in Sri Lanka
later this year. For now, the aim is to win the series 2-0 after the drawn ODI
series.
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