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Australia extended their T20I series dominance with a thrilling three-wicket win over West Indies. Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell provided explosive cameos while Cameron Green anchored the chase with an unbeaten fifty. West Indies fought hard with a 205 total after recovering from 67/4, but Australia's firepower proved too much. The victory gives Australia an unassailable 4-0 lead in the five-match series.

Key Points: Maxwell Inglis Green Fireworks Seal Australia T20I Win Over WI

  • Inglis smashed 51 off 30 balls to ignite Australia's chase
  • Maxwell's 18-ball 47 included six towering sixes
  • Green anchored with unbeaten 50 to seal the win
  • West Indies posted 205/9 despite early collapse against Zampa's 3-wicket haul
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Maxwell, Inglis fireworks, Green's consistent run helps Australia beat WI by three wickets

Australia clinch 4-0 series lead as Maxwell Inglis and Green's explosive batting overpowers West Indies in a thrilling three-wicket T20I victory.

"With 10 boundaries and six within 21 balls, Inglis set the tone for Australia's chase - Match Report"

Basseterre, July 27

Quickfire knocks from Cameron Green, Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell helped Australia defy a commendable fightback from West Indies as they marched to a three-wicket win in the fourth T20I at Basseterre on Sunday.

With this win, Australia is 4-0 up in the series, with one more match to go.

During the match, Australia won the toss and elected to field first, reducing WI to 67/4, despite Sherfane Rutherford's quickfire 31 in 15 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. The top order of Brandon King (18), skipper Shai Hope (10) and Roston Chase (0) was done away with within a matter of 42 runs.

Important contributions from the middle-order batters, Rovman Powell (28 in 22 balls, with two fours and two sixes), Romario Shepherd (28 in 18 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Jason Holder (26 in 16 balls, with four boundaries and a six) took WI to 205/9 in 20 overs.

Adam Zampa (3/54) was the pick of the bowlers, while Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett and Sean Abbott got a wicket each.

During the run-chase of 206, Australia lost skipper Mitch Marsh for a duck at the hands of left-armer Jediah Blades. However, following that, it was the time for the Inglis show. Australia brought up their 50-runs up in 4.5 overs, with Glenn Maxwell getting to score just one off it.

On the other hand, Inglis collected boundaries effortlessly, including three against Blades in the third over and four in a row against Romario Shepherd in the next. With 10 boundaries and six within a space of 21 balls, he was on 48 off 25.

Inglis completed his half-century in 28 balls, but fell to Shepherd for 51 in 30 balls. Australia was 66/2.

It was Maxwell's turn to cut loose as he hit sixes against Shepherd and Forde, helping Australia cross the 100-run mark in 8.3 overs.

Halfway through the innings, Maxwell fell to Akael Hosein for a 18-ball 47, consisting of a four and six sixes. Australia was 129/3 in 10.1 overs. Blades removed Mitch Owen and Cooper Connolly in the 12th over, reducing Aussies to 134/5.

However, Green continued to tackle Akael and Hardie joined the party with some hits against Jason Holder. 150 was up in 13 overs for Australia.

Holder packed Hardie for a 16-ball 23, consisting of two fours and a six, ending a 51-run stand. Australia was 185/6 in 16.1 overs.

Green reached the third fifty of the series in 30 balls, with three fours and a six, helping Australia seal a win with three wickets and four balls left.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Cameron Green is becoming Australia's Mr. Consistent! His 50 was so composed under pressure. As an Indian fan, I'm worried about facing this Aussie lineup in upcoming tournaments. Their batting depth is scary good.
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Aman W
West Indies should seriously work on their bowling in death overs. Giving away 200+ consistently won't win you matches, no matter how good your batting is. Shepherd and Holder need to step up their game. #WIcricket
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Priyanka N
Inglis's knock was 🔥! 51 off 30 with 10 boundaries! But honestly, the real hero was Green who anchored the chase perfectly. This Aussie team is looking dangerous ahead of the T20 WC. BCCI better take notes!
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Varun X
While the batting was great, Australia's bowling still looks vulnerable. Zampa going for 54 runs shows they miss Starc and Cummins. India should target their bowling when we meet next. #TeamIndia
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Kavitha C
As a neutral fan, these high-scoring T20s are so entertaining! But I wish broadcasters would show more matches from the Caribbean - the atmosphere there is just different. More cricket = more happiness 😊

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