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West Indies tour of Australia 2024

AUS vs WI 3rd ODI: West Indies failed to put up a fight against Australia in the third ODI. They lost the match by eight wickets in just 6.5 overs.

Steve Smith and Shai Hope during the ODI series (Getty Images)

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'It's been fun, they put the ball...': Steve Smith’s bold statement after beating West Indies with 259 balls to spare to complete whitewash

AUS vs WI 3rd ODI: Alzarri Joseph got frustrated with Australia's young batting sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk taking the attacking approach against him.

Alzarri Joseph after Jake Fraser-McGurk attempts an attacking shot against him (Screengrab: cricket.com.au, X)

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Watch: Alzarri Joseph sledges Australia's 21-year-old opener Jake Fraser-McGurk after getting hit for two fours

Australia chased down West Indies' lowly 87-run target in mere 6.5 overs in the third ODI to sweep the series 3-0. It was apparently the sixth-shortest men's ODI match of all time.

West Indies' Matthew Forde (C) looks back after his dismissal as Australian players celebrate during the third ODI in Canberra on February 6. (Getty)

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AUS vs WI: Australia record fastest ever ODI chase in 6.5 overs after bulldozing West Indies by 8 wickets to sweep series 3-0

Upon being run out, Matthew Forde was furious at his partner and gave a mouthful to Roston Chase, who responded animatedly as well during the 3rd ODI between Australia and West Indies.

Matthew Forde and Roston Chase were involved in a heated exchange on field.

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WATCH: Two WI batters involved in heated verbal fight on-field in 3rd ODI against Australia after bizarre mix-up leads to Matthew Forde's run out; video viral

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Australia vs West Indies Match Stats

3rd ODI, Manuka Oval, Canberra

'It's been fun, they put the ball...': Steve Smith’s bold statement after beating West Indies with 259 balls to spare to complete whitewash

Match Details

West Indies tour of Australia, 2024

Tue 6 February, 09:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Manuka Oval, Canberra

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2024 On May 31

WI
257/4 (20.0 ov)

AUS
222/7 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 35 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 13

AUS
183/5 (20.0 ov)

WI
220/6 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 37 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 11

AUS
241/4 (20.0 ov)

WI
207/9 (20.0 ov)

Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Sam Nogajski (AUS), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)

News updates

'It's been fun, they put the ball...': Steve Smith’s bold statement after beating West Indies with 259 balls to spare to complete whitewash

Watch: Alzarri Joseph sledges Australia's 21-year-old opener Jake Fraser-McGurk after getting hit for two fours

AUS vs WI: Australia record fastest ever ODI chase in 6.5 overs after bulldozing West Indies by 8 wickets to sweep series 3-0

WATCH: Two WI batters involved in heated verbal fight on-field in 3rd ODI against Australia after bizarre mix-up leads to Matthew Forde's run out; video viral

Australia vs West Indies Match Stats

3rd ODI, Manuka Oval, Canberra

'It's been fun, they put the ball...': Steve Smith’s bold statement after beating West Indies with 259 balls to spare to complete whitewash

Match Details

West Indies tour of Australia, 2024

Tue 6 February, 09:00:00 IST

Australia, who chose to field

Manuka Oval, Canberra

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches, 2024 On May 31

WI257/4 (20.0 ov)

AUS222/7 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 35 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 13

AUS183/5 (20.0 ov)

WI220/6 (20.0 ov)

West Indies beat Australia by 37 runs

West Indies in Australia, 3 T20I Series, 2024 On Feb 11

AUS241/4 (20.0 ov)

WI207/9 (20.0 ov)

Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs

Umpires

UmpireSam Nogajski (AUS), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)

RefereeDavid Boon (AUS)

News updates

'It's been fun, they put the ball...': Steve Smith’s bold statement after beating West Indies with 259 balls to spare to complete whitewash

Watch: Alzarri Joseph sledges Australia's 21-year-old opener Jake Fraser-McGurk after getting hit for two fours

AUS vs WI: Australia record fastest ever ODI chase in 6.5 overs after bulldozing West Indies by 8 wickets to sweep series 3-0

WATCH: Two WI batters involved in heated verbal fight on-field in 3rd ODI against Australia after bizarre mix-up leads to Matthew Forde's run out; video viral

WI
257/4 (20.0 ov)

AUS
222/7 (20.0 ov)

AUS
183/5 (20.0 ov)

WI
220/6 (20.0 ov)

AUS
241/4 (20.0 ov)

WI
207/9 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Sam Nogajski (AUS), Sharfuddoula (BAN) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)

Referee
David Boon (AUS)