Twitter Reactions: Mitchell Marsh sizzles as Caribbeans gasp for breath in a high-scoring encounter

Mitchell Marsh continued his rich vein of form in T20Is, as his 75 runs and three wickets gave Australia their first victory of the series in the fourth T20I by four runs. The all-rounder was fantastic with the bat in the first innings as he dispatched the home team’s bowling attack to all parts of the ground in St Lucia. 

Later with the ball in hand, Australia skipper Aaron Finch trusted Marsh to come good and he took key wickets of Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, and Nicholas Pooran. In the end, Andre Russell tried his level best to keep West Indies in the hunt, but Mitchell Starc bowled an impressive last over and gave away just six runs, to help Australia win the match.

Apart from Marsh, Finch contributed with the bat and scored 53 to give Australia’s middle-order batters a chance to go for the kill. But West Indies came roaring back in the final 10 overs of the innings and picked 77 runs for five wickets.

It was the Marsh show all the way for Men in Yellow. In this particular year, he has registered some big scores for his side. Clearly, the hard-hitting all-rounder has upped his game and has shown to the world his immense potential with the bat. He has been rock solid for Australia at number three and has anchored the innings, as well as given nightmares to the opposition with his attacking skills.

Openers give WI a flying start; Russell fails to finish

The West Indies opening batters Lendl Simmons and Evin Lewis gave a flying start, as they formed a 62-run opening stand before Adam Zampa provided with the first breakthrough sending the latter for 31. Simmons continued to score runs but kept losing wickets at the other end, which derailed the run-chase for Caribbeans. Andre Russell was on the receiving end for not taking a single in the final over when 10 runs were needed.

With a win under their belt, Australia has momentum with them, when they take on West Indies in the final T20I of the five-match series on Friday, 16 July. However, Caribbeans know how to bounce back in such scenarios. 

Here’s how Twitter reacted to the game

Cricket don’t play like that …… that’s wrong ….. c**** cricket 🤦🏾‍♂️

— Tino95 (@tinobest) July 15, 2021

I Think with 10 for a super over I would have liked the option of taking the single as presented from the start and look for the boundary later in the over. A learning moment I’m sure.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) July 15, 2021

#mitchellstarc take a bow what an over #WIvAUS

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) July 15, 2021

@FabianAllen338 take a bow. Why T20 bowling is so tough – these finishers are good! #WIvAUS

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) July 15, 2021

Mitch Marsh has been the standard bearer for Australia so far on this tour. Good with bat and tidy with the ball so far.

— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) July 15, 2021

Classic Mitchell Starc, West Indies need 11 runs from final over then 0,0,0,0,0,4 against Andre Russell. Starc is the hero at St Lucia. #WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/QM3R5AtjKU

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 15, 2021

Andre Russell give written apology to Fabian Allen in 5 minutes (max 300 words). #WIvAUS

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) July 15, 2021

Top class cricket that. World most dangerous six-hitter head-to-head against the best white-ball bowler of the generation in the final over. Terrific bowling from Starc. What a bowler!!!#WIvAUS

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) July 15, 2021

51(31) in the first T20.
54(42) in the second T20.
75(44) in the fourth T20.

He has been fighting alone for Australia on most occasions through the T20 series and making full use of the opportunity to bat at 3. Well played, Mitchell Marsh. #WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/MuKzXFcEOF

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 15, 2021

Classic Chloe: my phone died. But I switched back on and this was the first ball I saw 😃 #WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/gSZEnJ7PIB

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) July 15, 2021

Aussie Aussie Aussie! Australia wins by 4 runs. Ripper final over by Starcy! I didn't take my hands away from my mouth the whole time. And special mention for Mitch Marsh who played a fantastic match. Good on ya Aussies. #WIvAUS

— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) July 15, 2021

#WIvAUS

11 off 6 balls, only Starc can save against the dangerous Russell. pic.twitter.com/jatzMcLGoS

— Mohit Kumar (@MitchellStarc52) July 15, 2021

If You Haven't Seen That Last Over Mitchell Starc Of Today's #WIvAUS You Have Missed One Of The Finest Final Over In T20is Of Sheer Fast Bowling. You Have To Give Him That Bravo👏
Exciting Roller Coaster😯✨✨🔥
Starcy You Beauty 💥..Aus Pulled Off An Epic Emphatic Victory 😊 pic.twitter.com/to39uo4aSn

— Aashis Kunwar (@AashisKunwar14) July 15, 2021

Outstanding final over from Mitch Starc to deny Andre Russell. But this West Indies team has the belief that they can win from anywhere in T20Is.

— Shashank Kishore (@captainshanky) July 15, 2021

Superb twentieth over from Mitchell Starc. But did Andre Russell mess it up? #WIvAus

— Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) July 15, 2021

West Indies to Andre Russell #WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/OS7Nur0YVR

— तुषार…… (@mahanaatma_) July 15, 2021

36 runs needed off 12 balls #WIvAUS
Fabin Allen and Andre Russell: 6 1 6 6 6 W

11 runs needed off 6 balls
Andre Russell: pic.twitter.com/CHbQOIraul

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) July 15, 2021

Ridiculously good death over from Mitchell Starc, to Andre Russell no less.

— Daniel Cherny 📰 (@DanielCherny) July 15, 2021

Very impressive from Mithcell Starc!! He defended 10 runs against Andre Russell in the final over. 👏👏#WIvAUS #WIvAUS

— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) July 15, 2021

Confidence is good, Over confidence can kill you. Andre Russell denial of those singles.

#WIvAUS

— Anjan_😂 (@Anjanksh) July 15, 2021

11 needed of 6 balls,Andre Russell was on strike for complete over without getting out and still West Indies lost quite comfortably😬😬#WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/Bvg0SUyv3k

— VK || SRKTIAN (@SRK_SRT) July 15, 2021