Twitter Reactions: Australia flex talent to crush West Indies in Canberra
Australia sealed the ODI series with an emphatic eight-wicket win in the three-match series.
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Australia and West Indies clashed in the third ODI of the ongoing three-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. Australia captain Steven Smith won the toss and elected to bowl first.
West Indies continued their poor run with the bat in this series. Opener Kjorn Ottley was adjudged LBW, though he had nicked the ball. However, he didn't feel the nick on his pad and chose not to review the decision, resulting in West Indies losing their first wicket.
In-form batter Keacy Carty showed promise and formed a small partnership with the other opener Alick Athanaze, but his innings was cut short by a stunning catch from Marnus Labuschagne at the point region. Captain Shai Hope's struggle continued as he was dismissed playing a poor shot off Sean Abbott.
The West Indies batting lineup crumbled in the face of the formidable Australia fast bowling attack, characterised by pace, bounce, and swing, masterfully led by Xavier Bartlett, who once again showcased his prowess with a four-wicket haul. Adding to the West Indies' woes, Lance Morris and Adam Zampa contributed with two wickets each, while Abbott claimed one more victim. The culmination of this bowling prowess saw West Indies bundled out for a meager total of just 86 runs on the board.
Chasing the target, Australian openers Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Inglis made a mockery of the chase, reaching the target in just 6.5 overs and winning the game for the team by eight wickets. Fraser-McGurk scored 41 off 18 with five fours and three huge sixes, while Inglis remained not out, scoring 35 off 16 with four fours and one six. Alzarri Joseph and Oshane Thomas secured one wicket each for the West Indies. Xavier Bartlett was named Man of the Match and Man of the Series for his brilliant bowling throughout the series.
Here's the fan response on 'X' to Australia's commanding series victory over West Indies:
Caribbean all team out for just 86 runs in 3rd ODI match. Australia won the 3-match series by 3-0 margin! π #AUSvWI
β Asim Gorsi π΅π° (@asimgorsi10) February 6, 2024
Although great for Kane Williamson and NZ this test series v South Africa gives us an early insight into where the format will end up . Hopefully India England and Australia especially wonβt escalate it down this route #INDvENG #NZvsSA #AUSvWI
β John Wright (@johnwright15) February 6, 2024
Jeez you'd hate to be heading down to Manuka to catch the run chase after working 9-5... hope they are doing refunds... #AUSvWI
β Scottie J - Man of Teal (@The_Man_Of_Teal) February 6, 2024
Australia men achieve their BIGGEST ODI win in their 1000th match.
β Ashish kumar (@ashuisbad) February 6, 2024
Biggest ODI win for AUS (by balls remaining)
259 - vs WI, today
253 - vs USA, 2004
244 - vs WI, 2013
234 - vs IND, 2023#AUSvWI #BPL2024
β Shortest men's ODI match in Australia
β Ashish kumar (@ashuisbad) February 6, 2024
β Sixth-shortest men's ODI match of all time
Australia took just 186 balls to bowl out West Indies and chase down their total in Canberra #AUSvWI
#Australia beat #WestIndies
β Nishant Dravid (@nishantdravid73) February 6, 2024
3 Match #ODI Series 3-0 π¦πΊπ
Player of the Series - #XavierBartlett (2 Matches, 8 Wickets) π#AUSvsWI #AUSvWI #CricketAustralia #AustralianCricketTeam #Windies #Cricket #CricketNews #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ff4Rk6lAPJ
The Fraser-McGurk show comes to an end on 41 off just 18 balls. Incredible viewing #AUSvWI #INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/irBFDlPUBa
β Nitesh Sharma (@im_nitesh26) February 6, 2024
Longest Men's ODI winning streaks:
β CRICKET AUSTRALIA FANS CLUB (@cricketausfc) February 6, 2024
21 Australia 2003
13 Sri Lanka 2023
12 Pakistan 2007-08
12 South Africa 2005
12 South Africa 2016-17
12 Australia 2023-Current
11 West Indies 1984-85
11 Australia 2007#AUSvWI π¦πΊ #CricketAustralia #ODI #Cricket
Team Australia won the ODI series by 3-0 against West Indies.
β CricVipez (@CricVipezAP) February 6, 2024
- Captain Steve Smith leading from the front..!!! #AUSvsWI #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/9mfkieMbPq
What just happened! The match got over while I got ready and reached office π #AUSvWI
β Arafat Yasser Khan (@Khandalf) February 6, 2024
Bartlett's a star but needs exposure to prove. Fraser-McGurk gets to show on the international stage that the hype is real. Those are the take-aways from this series. Strange summer for sure.
IN A HISTORICAL OF DOMINANCE AUSTRALIA...!!!!
β ShamimCricSights (@MollahShamim165) February 6, 2024
Their largest victory in the of ODI Cricket by win with a staggering 43.1 overs remaining. #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/7fsIoh485D
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