Australia chased down a 200+ run target for the seventh consecutive time, equaling India's T20I world record. Australia can break India's record with a win in the final match.
WI vs AUS 4th T20: The fourth T20I match played in St. Kitts has given the Australian cricket team a new milestone. With a 3-wicket victory against the West Indies, Australia not only took an unassailable 4-0 lead in the series but also achieved a record that was previously held only by India.
The Thrilling Journey of the Match
After losing the toss and batting first, the West Indies team scored 205 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. The opening batsmen from the host team provided a good start, but the Australian bowlers made a comeback in the middle overs. Despite this, West Indies managed to cross the 200 mark with the help of power hitting. In response, the Australian team started batting aggressively. Cameron Green and Josh Inglis scored brilliant half-centuries. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell played an explosive innings of 47 runs off just 18 balls, which included 6 sixes and 1 four. Thanks to his stormy innings, Australia achieved the target in 19.2 overs.
Equaling the World Record
With this win, Australia has claimed the world record for chasing 200+ runs the most times in T20I cricket. So far, this record was only held by India.
- India – 7 times
- Australia – 7 times
- South Africa – 5 times
- Bulgaria – 5 times
- Pakistan – 4 times
If Australia chases a target of more than 200 while winning the next, i.e., the fifth T20I match, then it will leave India behind and become the sole owner of this record.
India's Record in Danger
The Indian cricket team had maintained a monopoly on this achievement for a long time. But looking at Australia's current form and the West Indies' weak bowling attack, it would not be wrong to say that India's record is now in serious danger. Cricket analysts believe that the way Australia is showing aggressive game, it can achieve 200+ target in the next match as well.
Glenn Maxwell – Game Changer
Glenn Maxwell played the most important role in Australia's victory. His innings changed the course of the match. After the early fall of two wickets, the pressure on the team had increased. But Maxwell decided to bat aggressively without wasting time. His innings made it clear that he was completely confident about the win. That is why he was chosen as the 'Player of the Match'.
West Indies' Struggle
This series has been very disappointing for the host West Indies so far. After suffering a 3-0 defeat in the Test series, they have now faced a 4-0 defeat in the T20I series as well. Despite the home conditions, the team is not able to give a balanced performance with their bowlers as well as batsmen. Now their only goal is to win the last match of the series and save face.
Australia's Dominance Continues
The Australian cricket team has been performing consistently well in every format for the last few months. After a clean sweep in the Test series, they now want to repeat the same in the T20I series as well. The team's batting order is b till depth, there is variety in bowling and fielding has always been their plus point. That is why a team like West Indies is not able to give any major challenge even on their home ground.
