The West Indies are hosting the Aussies for a 2 match T20 series. The first match fell into the hands of the visitors by 3 wickets. For the West Indies, Ben Dwarshuis shone with the ball, claiming 4 wickets, including the crucial scalps of Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, and Jason Holder in the match’s latter stages. Cameron Green and Mitchell Owen starred with the bat, each hammering explosive half-centuries. Interestingly, while Green turned out to be the hero for Australia, the 26-year-old has been involved in a shameful incident with India.

WTC Final 2023 Controversy

During the WTC final 2023 at the Oval, Green took a diving one-handed catch at the gully to dismiss Shubman Gill, the newly appointed Test captain for the 2025 England series. But on replay, it appeared the ball may have touched the ground as his fingers brushed the green carpet. This sparked debate over the legitimacy of Gill’s dismissal. The Indian fans at the Oval were frustrated, which resulted in the chanting of “Cheater, Cheater” later when he bowled. Social media backlash also called for an IPL ban and heavy trolling for the Aussie batter.

A Surprising Win For Australia

The win at Sabina Park came as a surprise. In the last 16 balls, the Kangaroos managed to take 4 wickets by conceding just 7 runs. Mitchell Owen was awarded ‘Player of the Match’ for his half-century. Australia once again displayed its prowess as a top-tier cricketing nation by clinching the victory. West Indies were in complete control of the game at 182/4 but ran out of gas in the last 3 overs. Mitchell Marsh, who is leading the Australian side, could not create an impact with the bat and was eventually dismissed for 24 runs.

Russell Announced Retirement

West Indies’ star all-rounder, Andre Russell, who is also known for his power hitting, has announced his retirement from international cricket. He will be calling it quits after the 2nd and final T20 match, which will be played at Kingston on July 22.