West Indies vs Australia Commentary
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AUS1st innings
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WI2nd innings
142/4
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14.1
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Riley Meredith to Dwayne Bravo
OUT! CAUGHT! Excellent catch from Adam Zampa but is it too late? Good length ball around off, Bravo looks to go over the off side but one hand comes off the handle and it goes off the outside edge to backward point. Zampa runs backwards, keeps his eyes on the ball and takes a very good catch. Meredith on a Hat-Trick.
14.2
1
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
Full on the pads, Pooran works it to long on for one.
14.3
6
Riley Meredith to Andre Russell
SIX! Bang! Russell needs no sighter! Good length ball on off, Russell hammers it over long on for a biggie. No Ball and a Free Hit will follow.
14.3
1
Riley Meredith to Andre Russell
A full length ball, on middle. Andre Russell works it to square leg off the inner half of the blade. The batters take a single. 
14.4
1WD
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! A short ball, on off. Pooran leaves it. Wide called.
14.4
4
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Nicely played. A length ball, on the pads. Pooran flicks it towards fine leg for a boundary. 4 more required to win.
14.5
4
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Shot of authority! A length ball, on off. Pooran stays back and pulls it through mid-wikcet for the winning boundary. Nicholas Pooran is pumped. West Indies seal the series here. THEY WIN BY 6 WICKETS.
13.1
1
Mitchell Starc to Nicholas Pooran
Full on middle, Pooran looks to flick but gets an inside edge towards the leg side for one.
13.2
2
Mitchell Starc to Dwayne Bravo
Full on middle, Bravo flicks it to deep mid-wicket for two.
13.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Dwayne Bravo
Full on off, Bravo defends it to mid off.
13.4
1
Mitchell Starc to Dwayne Bravo
Fullish ball on off, pushed to deep cover for a single.
13.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Nicholas Pooran
NOT OUT! Starc has got a finger on it but Bravo is in! Low full toss on middle, Pooran drives it back to the bowler. Starc seems to have got a finger on it and it hits the stumps at his end. Starc appeals and the third umpire is called for. The replays roll in and they show that Bravo is in.
13.6
4
Mitchell Starc to Nicholas Pooran
FOUR! Nicely played! Full outside off, Pooran drives it through point for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 124/3
(14 Overs)
N Pooran
23(24)
D Bravo
7(6)
M Starc
4-0-15-1
Over 14 ·124 Runs
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2
0
1
0
4
12.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Nicholas Pooran
Good length ball on off, Pooran plays it to cover.
12.2
2
Josh Hazlewood to Nicholas Pooran
Full on the pads, Pooran clips it to deep square leg for a couple.
12.3
1
Josh Hazlewood to Nicholas Pooran
Good length ball on off, Pooran pushes it to point for one.
12.4
0
Josh Hazlewood to Dwayne Bravo
Short ball outside off, Bravo sways away from it.
12.5
0
Josh Hazlewood to Dwayne Bravo
Good length ball on middle and leg, Bravo looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. There is an appeal for LBW but the umpire says no.
12.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Dwayne Bravo
FOUR! Top shot! Good length ball outside off, Bravo punches it through the cover region for a boundary.
Till Now Score: 116/3
(13 Overs)
D Bravo
4(3)
N Pooran
18(21)
J H'ewood
3-0-33-0
Over 13 ·116 Runs
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2
1
0
0
4
11.1
1
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
Good length ball on off, Pooran defends it to mid off and takes a quick run.
11.2
1
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
Short ball on middle, Gayle clears his front leg and then pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
11.3
1WD
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! Good length ball down the leg side, Pooran looks to flick but misses. 
11.3
1
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
Low full toss on the pads, flicked to deep square leg for one.
11.4
6
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
SIX! Ohh, goodness! That is dynamic, powerful and out of the ground. Short on middle, Gayle powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie. That ball is not coming back, it seems.
11.5
6
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
SIX! Bang! This is the Chris Gayle of old! Wow, what a superb piece of batting. Full on the pads, Gayle nonchalantly lifts it over deep square leg for a maximum.
11.6
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Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! The entertainment ends! Chris Gayle walks back but not before doing his job. What an innings from the Universe Boss. Short ball outside off, Gayle clears his front leg and looks to pull but gets an outside edge and goes to the keeper, Matthew Wade who takes a simple catch.
Till Now Score: 109/3
(12 Overs)
C Gayle
67(38)
N Pooran
15(18)
R M'edith
3-0-30-2
Over 12 ·109 Runs
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1
1WD
1
6
6
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10.1
4
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
EDGED AND FOUR! Fortunate but Gayle won't mind! Tossed up outside off, Gayle looks to slog sweep but gets an outside edge and it flies to third man for a boundary.
10.2
0
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
Flatter ball outside off, Gayle looks to cut but misses.
10.3
6
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
SIX! A rank long hop from Zampa and Gayle punishes it! Short ball on the leg stump line, Gayle rocks on his back foot and then powers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
10.4
6
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
SIX! Smacked! Magnificent ball striking from Chris Gayle! Loopy ball on middle, Gayle powers it over long on for a maximum.
10.5
6
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
SIX! Christopher Henry Gayle is back in form and in some style! First half-century in T20Is for Gayle since 2016. Loopy ball on middle, Gayle slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
10.6
0
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
Flatter outside off, Gayle looks to defend but misses.
Till Now Score: 93/2
(11 Overs)
C Gayle
54(34)
N Pooran
13(16)
A Zampa
3-0-34-0
Over 11 ·93 Runs
4
0
6
6
6
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9.1
1WD
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
WIDE! A full length ball, down the leg side. Chris Gayle leaves it alone. Wide called.
9.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
A full length ball, on off. Gayle looks to flick but gets an outside edge as the ball rolls to the left of Matthew Wade behind the wickets.
9.2
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
 NOT OUT! Australia waste another review as they have nothing left in the bank anoymore. A full length ball, on middle and leg. Chris Gayle plays around it. He misses his flick and gets rapped on the pads. There is a loud appeal for LBW but the umpire is not interested. Aaron Finch takes the review with just a second to spare. The Ultra Edge shows the bat is absent. The Ball Tracker shows the wickets are missing. Gayle is still in the middle.
9.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
Back of a length ball, on off. Gayle leaves it alone.
9.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
A full length ball, on off. Gayle pushes it to mid off.
9.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
A full length delivery, on off. Gayle works it to the offside. Five dots on the trot.
9.6
1
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
A single to end the over. A length ball, on off. Gayle guides it towards third man for a single.
Till Now Score: 71/2
(10 Overs)
C Gayle
32(28)
N Pooran
13(16)
M Starc
3-0-7-1
Over 10 ·71 Runs
1WD
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0
0
0
0
1
8.1
6
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
SIX! BANG! Chris Gayle becomes the first batsman to reach 14,000 runs in T20 cricket. Full and on leg, Gayle moves to the leg side and makes room for himself. He powers it over the long on fence for a biggie.
8.2
1
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
Flatter on off, Gayle works it to long on for a single.
8.3
0
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
On off, Nicholas Pooran defends it out.
8.4
0
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
A loud appeal for LBW turned down. Full and on middle. Nicholas Pooran looks to sweep it but misses and gets rapped on the pads. Zampa appeals for LBW but the umpire shakes his head. Replays roll in and show that the ball was pitching outside leg.
8.5
1WD
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! Loopy ball, down the leg side. Pooran looks to pull it away but misses. Wide called.
8.5
0
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
On off, Pooran defends it out solidly.
8.6
0
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
Full and on off, Pooran looks to go big but does not get the connection. The ball takes the toe end and rolls out to the off side.
Till Now Score: 69/2
(9 Overs)
N Pooran
13(16)
C Gayle
31(22)
A Zampa
2-0-12-0
Over 9 ·69 Runs
6
1
0
0
1WD
0
0
7.1
6
Mitchell Marsh to Nicholas Pooran
SIX! DISPATCHED! Pooran gets the sweetest of connections. A touch short on off. Pooran stays back and pulls it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.
7.2
0
Mitchell Marsh to Nicholas Pooran
Play and a miss! On a length, outside off. Pooran looks to chase it but misses. The ball bounces over the bat.
7.3
1
Mitchell Marsh to Nicholas Pooran
A length ball, outside off. Pooran pushes it to cover for a single.
7.4
1
Mitchell Marsh to Chris Gayle
A full length ball, on off, Gayle works it to mid on for another single.
7.5
0
Mitchell Marsh to Nicholas Pooran
A length ball, on off. Pooran pulls it towards mid-wicket.
7.6
0
Mitchell Marsh to Nicholas Pooran
Good length ball, outside off, swinging away. Nicholas Pooran looks to reach it but misses. The ball ends up with the keeper.
Till Now Score: 61/2
(8 Overs)
N Pooran
13(12)
C Gayle
24(20)
M Marsh
1-0-8-0
Over 8 ·61 Runs
6
0
1
1
0
0
6.1
0
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
Looped up, down the leg side. Gayle looks to tuck it but misses. The ball rolls towards short fine leg off the pads.
6.2
0
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
On middle, Gayle defends it out.
6.3
1
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
Tossed up, on leg. Gayle tucks it to square leg and rotates the strike.
6.4
1
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
Floated, on off. Pooran gets back and punches it through cover for a single.
6.5
1
Adam Zampa to Chris Gayle
On off, Gayle pushes it gently to mid off for another single.
6.6
1
Adam Zampa to Nicholas Pooran
Tossed up, on off. Pooran works it to long off for another single. A tidy over by Adam Zampa.
Till Now Score: 53/2
(7 Overs)
N Pooran
6(7)
C Gayle
23(19)
A Zampa
1-0-4-0
Over 7 ·53 Runs
0
0
1
1
1
1
5.1
W
Riley Meredith to Lendl Simmons
OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies are two man down now. Riley Meredith strikes in his second over, to put the Aussies is a better position. Serves a good length ball, on off. Lendl Simmons moves back to the leg side and lifts it towards the man at backward point. He does not get the distance on it. Mitchell Starc takes a sharp catch in the deep. Lendl Simmons is not happy with himself.
5.2
4
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
EDGED AND FOUR! Just wide of the fielder at first slip! Full outside off, Pooran looks to drive but it goes off the outside edge and goes to the left of first slip. Finch dives, gets a fingertip on it and it goes to third man for a boundary.
5.3
0
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
On middle, pushed back to the bowler.
5.4
0
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
Good length ball on the pads, Pooran works it to the fine leg region for a couple.
5.5
0
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
A length ball, on off. Pooran defends it out.
5.6
1WD
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
WIDE! A short ball, on middle. Nicholas Pooran ducks under it. Umpire signals it as a wide due to the height.
5.6
0
Riley Meredith to Nicholas Pooran
A full length ball, on off. Nicholas Pooran works it to mid off.
Till Now Score: 49/2
(6 Overs)
N Pooran
4(5)
C Gayle
21(15)
R M'edith
2-0-14-1
Over 6 ·49 Runs
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4
0
0
0
1WD
0
4.1
1
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
Short ball on middle, Gayle pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one.
4.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Lendl Simmons
Good length ball outside off, Simmons punches it to deep cover for a single.
4.3
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
An appeal for LBW turned down! Full on the pads, Gayle looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Hazlewood appeals but the umpire is unmoved. Gayle wants the leg bye and takes off. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses. 
4.4
4
Josh Hazlewood to Lendl Simmons
FOUR! This is some shot from Simmons! Full on off, Simmons gives himself some room and then lifts it over extra cover for a boundary.
4.5
1
Josh Hazlewood to Lendl Simmons
Good length ball on middle, Simmons plays it to deep cover for a single.
4.6
0
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
Short ball around middle, Gayle ducks under it.
Till Now Score: 42/1
(5 Overs)
C Gayle
21(15)
L Simmons
15(12)
J H'ewood
2-0-26-0
Over 5 ·42 Runs
1
1
0
4
1
0
3.1
0
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
Short ball around off, Gayle looks to pull but misses. 
3.2
0
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
Length ball on off, Gayle defends it to cover.
3.3
0
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
Slower ball outside off, Gayle slaps it to mid off. Three dots in a row.
3.4
1
Riley Meredith to Chris Gayle
Full on the pads, Gayle works it to deep square leg for a single.
3.5
4
Riley Meredith to Lendl Simmons
FOUR! Full on the pads, Simmons clears his front leg and then flicks it. It is not of the middle of the bat but enough to reach the deep mid-wicket fence.
3.6
4
Riley Meredith to Lendl Simmons
FOUR! This is brilliant! Good length ball outside off, Simmons cuts it through the point region for a boundary. 9 runs from the over. 108 needed in 96 balls.
Till Now Score: 34/1
(4 Overs)
L Simmons
9(9)
C Gayle
20(12)
R M'edith
1-0-9-0
Over 4 ·34 Runs
0
0
0
1
4
4
2.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Lendl Simmons
NOT OUT! Pitching outside leg and Australia take a review. Good length ball on the pads, Simmons looks to heave it to the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. Australia appeal but the umpire says no. Starc and Finch discuss for the review and Finch takes it. The Ultra Edge shows no bat while the Ball Tracker shows that it is pitching outside leg. A leg bye taken. 
2.2
1
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
On a length on middle, Gayle nudges it to deep square leg for one. 
2.3
0
Mitchell Starc to Lendl Simmons
Fullish ball on off, Simmons defends it to cover.
2.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Lendl Simmons
Another appeal for LBW turned down! Full on the pads, Simmons looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. Starc appeals but the umpire is unmoved.
2.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Lendl Simmons
On a length on off, Simmons blocks it to point.
2.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Lendl Simmons
Full outside off, Simmons pushes it to point.
Till Now Score: 25/1
(3 Overs)
L Simmons
1(7)
C Gayle
19(8)
M Starc
2-0-5-1
Over 3 ·25 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
1.1
0
Josh Hazlewood to Lendl Simmons
On a length on middle, Simmons defends it back to the bowler.
1.2
1
Josh Hazlewood to Lendl Simmons
Good length ball outside off, guided to third man for a single.1 run.
1.3
6
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
SIX! There's the Chris Gayle we know! Good length ball on middle, Gayle takes a few steps forward and the pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
1.4
4
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
FOUR! Whipped away! This was hit with some power. Short on the pads, Gayle whips it to deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
1.5
4
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
FOUR! Gayle is tearing into Hazlewood at the moment! Short on middle, Gayle pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.
1.6
4
Josh Hazlewood to Chris Gayle
FOUR! Get out of the way, Hazlewood! Gayle looks in the mood tonight. Full on middle, Gayle whacks it straight back. Hazlewood ducks and the ball goes to the fence like a tracer bullet.
Till Now Score: 23/1
(2 Overs)
C Gayle
18(7)
L Simmons
1(2)
J H'ewood
1-0-19-0
Over 2 ·23 Runs
0
1
6
4
4
4
Who will come out at number 3? It is going to be Chris Gayle.
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Who will bowl from the other end? It is Josh Hazlewood.
0
Aaron Finch takes it upstairs for a LBW review. The onfield decision is Not Out. The Ultra Edge shows no bat in involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is pitching outside leg. The decision stands.
0
Riley Meredith comes into the attack now. He replaces Josh Hazlewood.
0
Josh Hazlewood changes end now, as he comes back into the attack. He replaces Mitchell Starc. His figures 1-0-19-0 so far.
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Nicholas Pooran is the next man in.
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Adam Zampa is on now.
0
Mitchell Marsh is into the attack.
0
Review time! Australia have taken a review for LBW. The Ball Tracker rolls in and it shows that it is missing the leg stump.
0
Riley Meredith comes back into the attack. He replaces Mitchell Starc.
0
Who will walk in at number 5? It is going to be Dwayne Bravo. Also, Josh Hazlewood comes back into the attack now. He replaces Adam Zampa.
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Mitchell Starc comes back into the attack. His figures are 3-0-7-1 so far. He replaces Riley Meredith.
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Umpire's review for run out. The replays roll in and confirms that the bowler had made a contact with the ball. Also, the batter was well inside the crease. The decision is Not Out.
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Who will come out next? It is going to be Andre Russell who walks in at number 6.
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Right then! That's all from this game! West Indies have won the series and there are still two games to go. Australia, on the other hand, have a lot of work to do if they want to try and finish the series with wins. The 4th T20I will be played on Thursday, 15th July 2021 at 1930 local (2330 GMT). Do join us for that game. Cheers and take care. 
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0.1
0
Mitchell Starc to Andre Fletcher
Full on middle, Fletcher pushes it to mid on.
0.2
4
Mitchell Starc to Andre Fletcher
FOUR! Poor line from Starc and Fletcher punishes it! Short ball around the leg stump, Fletcher swivels and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary.
0.3
W
Mitchell Starc to Andre Fletcher
OUT! CAUGHT! Mitchell Starc has his revenge! He gets his first wicket of the series and Australia are off to a good start here. Length ball on middle, Fletcher looks to heave it away but gets it off the inner half and it goes to mid-wicket where Mitchell Marsh takes a simple catch.
0.4
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
Full on middle, Gayle clips it to mid-wicket.
0.5
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
Solid from Gayle! Full on off, Gayle prods and then blocks it to cover.
0.6
0
Mitchell Starc to Chris Gayle
Full outside off, Gayle shoulders arms to it.
Till Now Score: 4/1
(1 Overs)
C Gayle
0(3)
L Simmons
0(0)
M Starc
1-0-4-1
Over 1 ·4 Runs
0
4
W
0
0
0