Australia clinched a deserving 34-run win within the second T20I towards West Indies to win the sequence on Sunday, February 11. It was one other high-scoring fest at Adelaide Oval as the Caribbean aspect scored 207 whereas chasing a mammoth complete of 241.Â
West Indies remained decided within the powerful chase with the Rovman Powell and Andre Russell producing spectacular knocks. The sport ended with some controversy when Alzarri Joseph survived a bizarre run out within the nineteenth over, which additionally triggered some heated reactions from Australian gamers.
Alzarri’s cowl drive was effectively collected by Mitchell Marsh at mid-off with the latter delivering a fast throw in the direction of non-striker’s finish. The bowler Spencer Johnson collected the ball and took off the bails with Alzarri effectively outdoors the crease.
But, surprisingly, there was no response from the fielders whereas Spencer, who had his again at Alzarri whereas rooting off the stumps, walked again to his bowling mark to prepare for the following supply.
An issue erupted when the reply on the massive display screen confirmed Alzarri being outdoors the crease. Australian gamers began celebrating their win however umpire Gerard Abood denied the run-out dismissal. Abood was surrounded by Australian gamers however he stood agency on his choice by saying ‘there was no appeal’.
According to ICC regulation, the appeal have to be made earlier than the bowler begins his or her run-up for the following ship, so, Abood was proper together with his choice.
However, it did not price Australia a lot as they restricted West Indies to 207/9 to clinch the sequence win. Glenn Maxwell turned out a hero by smashing 120* off simply 55 balls, his fifth T20I century whereas Australia registered their highest complete at house within the shortest format.
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
