Australia Complete 5‑0 T20I Series Sweep Over West Indies – July 29, 2025

In a historic T20I clean sweep, Australia thrashed West Indies 5‑0 in the final match held at Warner Park, St Kitts, on July 29, 2025. This marks their first-ever 5-match T20I whitewash over a full-member nation.

Match Recap – West Indies vs Australia 5th T20I Highlights

• West Indies: 170 all out

• Australia: 173/7 (won by 3 wickets with 18 balls to spare)

• Aaron Hardie (28* off 25) guided the chase with calm composure on debut.

• Ben Dwarshuis starred with the ball and was named Player of the Match.

Series Stars

• Cameron Green – Player of the Series for his consistent middle-order hitting and maturity.

• Tim David’s 37-ball century in the 3rd T20I was a defining moment, his first international hundred.

• Josh Inglis provided stability and acceleration in multiple games, including a quickfire 51 in the 4th T20I.

Tactics & Turning Points

Australia’s decision to bowl first in all five matches reflected strategic mastery. Meanwhile, West Indies’ poor tactical decisions, especially removing senior bowlers like Holder and Joseph early, drew criticism from experts and fans alike.

Final Thoughts

This landmark win is not just a clean sweep; it signals the dawn of a new Australian T20 core. With emerging stars like Owen, Bartlett, and Hardie stepping up, and veterans like Tim David and Green delivering under pressure, the Aussies look poised for global T20I dominance. On the other hand, West Indies cricket faces tough introspection after a forgettable series.