AUS vs WI: Glenn Maxwell’s record century boosts Australia to T20I series win against West Indies

Australia recorded a dominant 34-run win within the second T20I match against West Indies to seal the three-match series on Sunday, February 11. Glenn Maxwell recorded an unbeaten century to assist Australia publish 241 complete after which the pacers shone to limit the Caribbean aspect to 207/9 at Adelaide Oval.

After a high-scoring thriller within the opening match, the followers witnessed one other entertaining run-fest with each groups scorching 448 runs, the best match combination between two groups in T20I historical past. 

Rovman Powell gained the toss and elected to bowl first with the identical taking part in eleven whereas the Australian aspect changed the injured Sean Abbott with native star Spencer Johnson. 

Jason Holder eliminated in-form Josh Inglis within the second over to give West Indies a promising begin. David Warner, the hero within the first sport, fell after scoring 22 off 19 balls whereas captain Michell Marsh added a fast 29 off simply 12 balls to preserve the scoreboard transferring.

Maxwell and Marcus Stoinin then took management of the sport by smashing 82 runs for the fourth wicket with the previous single-handedly taking Australia to an enormous complete. Maxwell top-scored with 120* off 55 with the assistance of 12 fours and eight sixes and Tim David added 31* off simply 14 balls to enhance Australia to their fourth-highest T20I complete. Holder took two wickets for 42 whereas Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd claimed one every. 

West Indies struggled for a promising begin as Josh Hazlewood eliminated in-form Brandon King within the second over. Nicholas Pooran began properly by smashing three massive sixes however was not in a position to convert it into an enormous innings. West Indies misplaced their first 5 wickets in 6.3 overs by including 63 runs as Spencer Johnson and Marcus Stoinis took two wickets every to put Australia within the driving seat.

Captain Powell and big-hitter Andre Russell then took cost and introduced the visiting aspect again into the competition by including 47 runs for the fifth wicket. Russell smashed 37 runs off simply 16 balls earlier than getting caught however Poweel managed to convey his fifty by including 63 off simply 36 balls.

West Indies stored the sport alive however the strain of an enormous chase value them well timed wickets. Holder added an unbeaten 28 runs within the closing levels by the Caribbean workforce was restricted to 207/9 in 20 overs. Stoinis took three wickets whereas Hazlewood and Spence bagged two every for the hosts.

Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Hazlewood

West Indies Playing XI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shai Hope, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph