Twitter Reactions: David Warner, Mitchell Starc seal emphatic series victory for Australia in second T20I
David Warner was named the player of the match and the series for his impressive performances.
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Australia defeated West Indies in a clinical performance at the MCG on Friday to claim the two-match series 2-0. The hosts dominated the Windies through and through and were never in danger of losing after setting a daunting total of 178 in the first innings on the back of David Warner's belligerent 75.
West Indies' chase got off to a rocky start as their opening batter Kyle Mayers, who broke the internet with his mammoth six in the previous outing, was sent back cheaply after a astonishing reflex catch by Mitchell Starc in the first over. Jonson Charles and Brandon King consolidated with a half-century stand before the latter's dismissal was followed by a couple of quick wickets.
The visitors never recovered from those earlier setbacks as their much-maligned middle order failed to deliver for the umpteenth time. The Men in Purple, who pushed the Aussies to the limits in the series opener surrendered meekly in the series decider as none of their batters apart from Akeal Hosein threatened the bowlers. The hosts ran out comfortable victors by 31 runs to claim the two-match series.
Australian left-arm speedster Mitchell Starc, who made his return to T20I cricket after a hiatus of four months in the last game, made a mockery of the Windies' batting line-up, returning with sensational bowling figures of 4/20 in his four overs. Pat Cummins also chipped in with two wickets, while Josh Hazelwood conceded just 19 runs in his four overs, keeping a lid on things.
Australia post a handsome total on the back of David Warner and Tim David's explosive innings
Earlier in the contest, The visitors won the toss and elected to field first. The Australian team persisted with Cameron Green at the top of the order, who failed to make an impact with the bat for a second game running. But Green's dismissal did not deter his senior opening partner David Warner, who batted with an uncluttered mindset, blazing the Windies bowlers to all parts of the ground.
Warner's belligerence ensured a blistering start for the Aussies before the southpaw fell in the 12th over after amassing 75 off just 41 deliveries. His dismissal sparked a mini-collapse from the middle-order batters as Glenn Maxwell's horrid run with the bat continued. It was Tim David's renowned big-hitting prowess that pushed Australia to a handsome total of 178/7 in their 20 overs.
The dashing batter punished the visitors with a quickfire 42 off just 20 deliveries. Alzarri Joseph was one against the pick of the West Indian bowlers, scalping three wickets in his four overs, and conceding just 21 runs.
Here is how Twitter reacted to a comprehensive win by the Aussies in the second T20I:
Played brilliantly but their series against England will answer numerous questions#AUSvWI
β Cricket Australia π¦πΊπ¦πΊπ (@Harpree21182174) October 7, 2022
Mitchell Starc in 2nd t20 vs Wi-
β AvaπΊπͺ· (@Sharp_Edge__) October 7, 2022
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The most impactful bowler of this era#AUSvWI
Aussies to have 50+ wickets in all three formats#AUSvWI #CricketTwitter #T20WC2022 pic.twitter.com/N73iREBfc3
β Arpit Rastogi | Cricket (@arptrastogi) October 7, 2022
Wade πππ#WIvsAUS #AUSvsWI #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/ueIcRY4JJ9
β GURPREET CHAUDHARY (@GuriChaudhary77) October 7, 2022
Australia look unbelievably threatening in these prelim games leading upto the WC. Maxwell s form must be a question but he is indispensable in the line up. Cant fathom what could happen when Marsh and Stoinis return to this side. #AUSvWI
β Abhinav Mukund (@mukundabhinav) October 7, 2022
Yes Starcy π₯ π₯π₯ best bowling figures in T20I #AUSvWI 4/20 off 4 overs ππ½ππ½ππ½
β Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) October 7, 2022
Most Player of the Match Awards for Australia in men's T20Is:
β Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) October 7, 2022
10 - DAVID WARNER
9 - Shane Watson
7 - Aaron Finch
6 - Adam Zampa
6 - Glenn Maxwell#AUSvWI
#AUSvWI
β Nishant Verma (@NikSmudge) October 7, 2022
As we are closer to T20 WC , Aussie looking solid
Davey in form , Tim David πͺπ» , finch back in runs , Wade is doing the finisher role soo well , Smith ( World Class Player )
In Zampa - Quality spinner
Super pace battery π₯π₯π₯
Maxi can won you games anyday
A comprehensive victory for Australia in the second T20I against West Indies as they win the two-match T20I series by 2-0.#CricTracker #DavidWarner #AUSvWI #TimDavid pic.twitter.com/u0mnSPkkpD
β CricTracker (@Cricketracker) October 7, 2022
Good win, some great batting performances from Warner and David.
β Lachlan McKirdy (@LMcKirdy7) October 7, 2022
Bit of insight as well into how Australia could complete their 20 overs without having to bowl Maxwell. 16 overs of pace.
I thought he was a lock for the whole World Cup. Maybe not based on tonight?#AUSvWI
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