West Indies lose close opener against Australia
GOLD COAST, Australia, (CMC):
Australia defeated West Indies by three wickets in the opening Twenty20 International of the two-match series at Carrara Stadium earlier today.
The West Indies scored 145 for nine off their 20 overs thanks to knocks of 39 from Kyle Mayers and a breezy 27 from Odean Smith against the bowling of Josh Hazlewood, 3-35, and Pat Cummins, 2-22.
In reply, Australia were forced to take it to the penultimate delivery, with Alzarri Joseph, 2-17, and Sheldon Cottrell, 2-49, pushing them all the way.
However, the Australians got over the line thanks to Aaron Finch's 58, and Matthew Wade's unbeaten 39.
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Scores in thge match:
WEST INDIES 145 for nine off 50 overs (Kyle Mayers 39, Odean Smith 27; Josh Hazlewood 3-35, Pat Cummins 2-22)
AUSTRALIA 146 for seven off 19.5 overs (Aaron Finch 58, Matthew Wade 39 not out; Alzarri Joseph 2-17, Sheldon Cottrell 2-49)