Australia completed a flawless T20I whitewash over the West Indies with a dominant victory in the fifth and final match, securing a 5-0 series win to go with their earlier 3-0 sweep in the Test series. The clean sweep caps off a remarkable Caribbean tour for the Australians.
In the final T20I at Warner Park, left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis was the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 41 runs and helping restrict the West Indies to 170. For his match-winning spell, he was named Player of the Match — a fitting reward for his clinical bowling during the death overs.
While Australia suffered early setbacks in their run chase, slumping to 25/3, their powerful middle-order quickly took control. Explosive cameos from Mitchell Owen (37 off 17), Cameron Green (32 off 18), and Tim David (30 off 12) ensured the momentum never shifted. All-rounder Aaron Hardie finished the job with a calm unbeaten 28, as Australia chased down the target in just 17 overs, with 18 balls to spare.
This win marked Australia’s first-ever 5-0 T20I series sweep in the West Indies, and the first by any full-member team since India blanked New Zealand in 2020.
Speaking after the match, captain Mitchell Marsh praised his team’s depth and adaptability:
> “We’ve rotated players, tested our bench strength, and everyone stepped up. It’s a credit to the group.”
Despite missing some senior stars like Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, Australia’s bowling attack — led by Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, and Sean Abbott — controlled the tempo throughout the series, regularly putting the hosts under pressure.
The West Indies, meanwhile, were left to reflect on a disappointing campaign. Batting collapses, tactical missteps, and inconsistent bowling plagued their performances across both formats.
Australia now head home ahead of a white-ball series against South Africa. The West Indies will regroup for a home series against Pakistan, starting later this summer.
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📊 Series Summary:
Tests: AUS 3 – 0 WIN
T20Is: AUS 5 – 0 WIN
Player of the Series (T20I): Cameron Green
Top Bowler (5th T20I): Ben Dwarshuis – 3/41
Top Scorer (5th T20I): Mitchell Owen – 37 (17 balls)
