🏏 West Indies vs Australia 1st T20I 2025: Full Match Summary, Highlights & Key Performances
The 5-match T20I series between West Indies and Australia kicked off in spectacular fashion at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on 21 July 2025. What unfolded was a thrilling match that saw debutant Mitchell Owen deliver a dream performance and Australia securing a hard-fought victory by 3 wickets.
📌 Match Overview
- Date: July 21, 2025
- Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston
- Result: Australia won by 3 wickets
- Series: 1st T20I (Australia lead 1–0)
🏏 First Innings: West Indies Set the Tone
West Indies came out swinging after losing the toss and being sent to bat first. Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (60) were the stars of the innings, stitching together a solid 91-run partnership.
Despite a strong middle order, the Windies collapsed in the death overs—losing 6 wickets in just 4 overs, courtesy of a brilliant spell by Aussie bowler Ben Dwarshuis, who took 4 wickets for 36 runs.
- West Indies Score: 189/8 (20 overs)
🔥 Second Innings: Australia’s Rollercoaster Chase
Australia’s innings started on shaky ground, losing early wickets and being reduced to 78/4. However, what followed was a game-changing partnership between Cameron Green (51 off 26) and debutant Mitchell Owen (50 off 26).
Owen’s fearless stroke play, including six sixes, turned the tide in Australia’s favor. The partnership added 80 runs, and eventually, Australia chased down the target in 18.5 overs.
🎯 Key Stats:
- Mitchell Owen: 50 (26) – Debut T20I half-century
- Cameron Green: 51 (26)
- Ben Dwarshuis: 4/36 – including a triple breakthrough in the 19th over
🧠 Game-Changing Moments
- Owen's Debut Heroics: Scoring a fifty and taking a wicket, he became the first Aussie debutant to do both in a T20I.
- Green’s Calmness: While chaos swirled around, Green anchored the innings.
- Dwarshuis' Magical Over: The 19th over changed the course of the Windies’ innings.
📺 Where to Watch
Fans in India can watch the entire series via FanCode, while ESPNcricinfo, SofaScore, and YouTube channels are providing ball-by-ball updates and match highlights.
🧢 What's Next?
The 2nd T20I is scheduled for 22 July 2025 at Sabina Park, which will also mark Andre Russell’s farewell match. The crowd is expected to turn up in huge numbers to celebrate the all-rounder's remarkable career.
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📅 T20I Match Schedule (Local Times, Jamaica)
Match Date Venue Time (AST)
1st 21 Jul Kingston Evening
2nd 22 Jul Kingston 20:00 AST
3rd 25 Jul St. Kitts 19:00 AST
4th 26 Jul St. Kitts 19:00 AST
5th 28 Jul St. Kitts 19:00 AST
📢 Final Words
Australia takes the lead in the 5-match T20I series with a confident yet hard-earned victory. With young guns like Mitchell Owen rising to the occasion, the future of Australian cricket looks bright. As the series unfolds, fans can expect more high-octane performances from both sides.