By Zainab Shafiq 
Australia completed a commanding 5-0 series sweep over West Indies in the T20I leg of their Caribbean tour, sealing the final match with a thrilling three-wicket win at Warner Park, Basseterre on Monday night. The visitors chased down the 171-run target in just 17 overs, showcasing their batting depth and all-round brilliance to cap off a flawless T20 campaign.
Having elected to field first, Mitchell Marsh’s side struck early through left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis, who removed both openers Brandon King and captain Shai Hope within the powerplay. West Indies found hope in a fiery 52 off 31 balls from Shimron Hetmyer, while Sherfane Rutherford chipped in with 35 off just 17. Despite their efforts, the home side were bowled out for 170 in 19.4 overs.
Dwarshuis led the bowling attack with figures of 3 for 41, supported well by Nathan Ellis (2 for 32) and Adam Zampa (1 for 20). Glenn Maxwell and Sean Abbott also contributed with crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs to keep West Indies in check.
In reply, Australia’s chase got off to a shaky start. They lost Glenn Maxwell and Josh Inglis early, and skipper Marsh fell shortly after for 14. However, Cameron Green’s 32 off 18 balls, along with Tim David’s explosive 30 off just 12 deliveries, kept the momentum swinging Australia’s way.
The real impact came from Mitchell Owen, who hammered 37 off 17, including three sixes and three fours, accelerating the chase decisively. Akeal Hosein tried to pull things back for the hosts with 3 for 17 in his four overs, but Australia’s lower order held firm. Aaron Hardie stayed unbeaten on 28, and Sean Abbott finished the job with a boundary, guiding the team to 173 for 7 with 18 balls to spare.
The final victory not only handed Australia a clean sweep in the five-match series but also served as a strong statement following their 3-0 loss in the preceding Test series. Cameron Green was named Player of the Series for his consistent performances with the bat, scoring 205 runs across five matches at an average of 68.33.
Ben Dwarshuis earned Player of the Match honours for his early breakthroughs that derailed West Indies’ batting rhythm.
Australia’s Bowling and Batting Units Fire in Harmony
Throughout the T20I series, Australia outplayed the hosts in all departments. From Adam Zampa’s spin wizardry to Green and Inglis’s power hitting, the visitors maintained complete control. Their fielding was sharp, bowling plans executed smartly, and the batting line-up clicked under pressure in every outing.
For West Indies, only captain Shai Hope (185 runs in the series) and Akeal Hosein (eight wickets) offered consistent resistance. Their bowling unit struggled with line and discipline, conceding runs at over ten an over in multiple matches.
Australia Bounce Back in Style After Test Setback
Earlier, Australia defeated the home side 3-0, handing over a clean sweep in the Test series this month.
With the T20 World Cup approaching, Australia’s dominant performance in Caribbean conditions could provide timely confidence. The team’s ability to recover from adversity and respond with a clinical performance shows their strength in the shorter format remains intact.
Australia now head home with momentum firmly on their side, while West Indies will need to address their white-ball concerns swiftly ahead of the Pakistan series,.
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