AUS vs WI 1st T20I: With an aggressive batting approach by the visitors and accurate bowling by the hosts, West Indies managed to post 145/9 in 20 overs against Australia in the 1st T20I.
For West Indies, opener Kyle Mayers top scored with 39 runs off 36 balls (4x5, 6x1). Odean Smith played a quick hand at the end, helping West Indies closer to a par score. The all-rounder smacked 3 fours & a six to score 27 runs.
None of the other batters were able to cross the 20-run mark as Australian bowlers kept picking up wickets. Josh Hazlewood grabbed three wickets while Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins managed 2 wickets each. Cameroon Green also picked up a wicket.
Earlier, Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss & opted to bowl first against West Indies in the 1st T20I. This match is being played at Metricon Stadium, Queensland.