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West Indies vs Australia Result – 5th T20I

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5th T20I • Australia tour of West Indies

West Indies cricket team logo
WI
170/10 (19.4)
Australia cricket team logo
AUS
173/7 (17)
Australia won by 3 wickets
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Player of the match: Ben Dwarshuis

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Sean Abbott 5 (3)
Aaron Hardie 28 (25)
AUS 173/7
Matthew Forde 3-0-35-0
16.6
4
Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, Four
16.5
0
Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, no run
16.4
1
Matthew Forde to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
16.3
0
Matthew Forde to Aaron Hardie, no run
16.2
1
Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, 1 run
16.1
1
Matthew Forde to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
End of over 16 (8 runs)
Ben Dwarshuis 9 (14)
Aaron Hardie 26 (22)
AUS 166/7
Akeal Hosein 4-3-17-0
15.6
W
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, c (sub J Andrew) b AJ Hosein
15.5
1
Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
15.4
1
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
15.3
1
Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
15.2
4
Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, Four
15.1
1
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
End of over 15 (5 runs)
Ben Dwarshuis 7 (11)
Aaron Hardie 20 (19)
AUS 158/6
Jediah Blades 3-0-38-0
14.6
1
Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
14.5
0
Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, no run
14.4
1
Jediah Blades to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
14.3
1
Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
14.2
1
Jediah Blades to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
14.1
1
Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
End of over 14 (4 runs)
Aaron Hardie 18 (17)
Ben Dwarshuis 4 (7)
AUS 153/6
Akeal Hosein 3-2-9-0
13.6
0
Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, no run
13.5
1
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
13.4
1
Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, 1 run
13.3
1
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run
13.2
0
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, no run
13.1
0
Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, no run

Match Summary

West Indies and Australia met in 5th T20I of Australia tour of West Indies, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 16.6: Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, Four | 15.6: Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, c (sub J Andrew) b AJ Hosein | 15.2: Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, Four. The turning point arrived at 15.6 when Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, c (sub J Andrew) b AJ Hosein. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Australia won by 3 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 16.6: Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, Four
  • 15.6: Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, c (sub J Andrew) b AJ Hosein
  • 15.2: Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 15.6 when Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, c (sub J Andrew) b AJ Hosein. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Australia won by 3 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 16.6: Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 17 (7 runs)
Sean Abbott 5 (3)
Aaron Hardie 28 (25)
AUS 173/7
Matthew Forde 3-0-35-0

16.6 4 Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, Four

16.5 0 Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, no run

16.4 1 Matthew Forde to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

16.3 0 Matthew Forde to Aaron Hardie, no run

16.2 1 Matthew Forde to Sean Abbott, 1 run

16.1 1 Matthew Forde to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

End of over 16 (8 runs)
Ben Dwarshuis 9 (14)
Aaron Hardie 26 (22)
AUS 166/7
Akeal Hosein 4-3-17-0

15.6 W Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, c (sub J Andrew) b AJ Hosein

15.5 1 Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

15.4 1 Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

15.3 1 Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

15.2 4 Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, Four

15.1 1 Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

End of over 15 (5 runs)
Ben Dwarshuis 7 (11)
Aaron Hardie 20 (19)
AUS 158/6
Jediah Blades 3-0-38-0

14.6 1 Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

14.5 0 Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, no run

14.4 1 Jediah Blades to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

14.3 1 Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

14.2 1 Jediah Blades to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

14.1 1 Jediah Blades to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

End of over 14 (4 runs)
Aaron Hardie 18 (17)
Ben Dwarshuis 4 (7)
AUS 153/6
Akeal Hosein 3-2-9-0

13.6 0 Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, no run

13.5 1 Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

13.4 1 Akeal Hosein to Aaron Hardie, 1 run

13.3 1 Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, 1 run

13.2 0 Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, no run

13.1 0 Akeal Hosein to Ben Dwarshuis, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I match?
Australia won by 3 wickets.

What is the West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I?
West Indies vs Australia is the 5th T20I of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch West Indies vs Australia live score?
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