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India Today
4 days ago
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- India Today
Mitchell Owen emulates Ponting and Warner's feat after remarkable debut vs West Indies
Australia's young batting sensation Mitchell Owen has etched his name in the history books as he joined Ricky Ponting and David Warner in an elite list. Owen played a match-winning innings on his T20I debut as he slammed a 26-ball half century in the first T20I against West Indies in the first of his innings, Australia managed to comfortably chase down the target of 190 in 18.5 overs and won the match by three wickets. Owen was deservedly adjudged Player of the Match for his innings as he helped his side take a 1-0 lead in the five-match his innings, Owen has become the third Australian batter to score a half-century on T20I debut, after Ricky Ponting and David Warner. Ponting scored 98* (55) in the first-ever men's T20I against New Zealand. On the other hand, Warner scored a breathtaking 89 (43) on his T20I debut vs South Africa in 2009. Owen walked in to bat with Australia reeling at 78/4 in 8.2 overs and joined Cameron Green at the crease. However, the duo rescued their team with a massive partnership of 80 runs off just 40 balls and brought them closer to victory. Green scored a quick-fire half century (51 off 26) and was well-supported by Owen, who clobbered six massive sixes in his earned his national team call-up after his prolific run for the Hobart Hurricanes in the 2024–25 Big Bash League and also featured for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. He scored 452 runs in 11 BBL matches at an average of 45.20 and a blistering strike rate of on the bowling front, Ben Dwarshius ran through the West Indies batting lineup as he picked up four wickets for 36 runs in his four overs. For the hosts, Shai Hope (55 off 39) and Roston Chase (60 off 32) scored having won the first T20I, Australia will look to continue their winning momentum while West Indies will look to stage a comeback in the second T20I on Tuesday, July 22.- Ends
India Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Mitchell Owen calls dream Australia debut against West Indies really special
Australia's Mitchell Owen made a dream start to his international career, delivering a match-winning all-round performance on T20I debut to help his side clinch a three-wicket win over the West Indies in the opening game of the five-match series in 23-year-old, batting at No. 6, smashed a brisk 50 off just 27 balls-becoming only the third Australian man to score a half-century on T20I debut-and also chipped in with a crucial wicket, dismissing a well-set Shai Hope for 55 to swing the game Australia's thought I was on 36 off the over there when he (Shimron Hetmyer) smacked me for six first ball, but I was lucky Shai hit one up the chute and I got my first wicket," Owen said, recalling the nerves of bowling his first over in international cricket. "I was pretty nervous running in for those first six balls, but nice to get it out of the way." Typically an opener in franchise cricket, Owen looked composed and confident at No. 6, guiding Australia through a tricky phase in the chase. Even with five fielders patrolling the boundary against spin, the right-hander remained unfazed."I honestly tried not to look at the field too much and just sort of react to each ball, which I think held me in good stead," he said. "Obviously it's a little bit different, but my process and game plan weren't too far off from opening. We had to strike at 10s or nines when I came out, so I still had to be nice and positive. If I took time to try and get into the innings, I feel like I'd dig myself a hole. So yeah, just tried to get after them from ball one."Owen earned his Australia call-up after a stellar Big Bash League season with the Hobart Hurricanes, where he scored two centuries as an opener. But his record in the middle order had been patchy before his debut-just 174 runs in 16 T20 innings between No. 3 and No. 8, averaging 14.50. Now, though, the tide appears to be turning for the talented Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh expected to anchor the top order in the 2026 T20 World Cup, selectors were eager to test Owen's versatility down the order-and the early signs are off an emotional debut, Owen received his first international cap from close friend and Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis, with his parents and partner watching on from the stands."Really special. He had some really nice words for me-super grateful that they got to experience that," he said.- Ends
Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Debutant Owen joins exclusive club with Ponting and Warner in Australian victory
Key posts 2.03pm Owen and Green overpower West Indies in Jamaica 1.31pm Abbott and Dwarshuis seal it for Australia 1.06pm Owen escapes bizarre run out chance, Green goes for 51 12.31pm Maxwell outsmarted by Motie 12.13pm Marsh edges behind, Green goes bang 11.25am Three wickets in four balls for Dwarshuis 11.07am Welcome Mitch Owen 9.34am Australia win the toss and bowl Hide key posts Latest posts Pinned post from 2.03pm Owen and Green overpower West Indies in Jamaica Mitch Owen converted his Big Bash League heroics into an Australian debut to remember as the freewheeling Tasmanian and a sharp Cameron Green overpowered the West Indies in the first T20 at Sabina Park. While Jake Fraser-McGurk was preferred at the top of the order and did not last long, 23-year-old Owen showed his domestic league performances would translate to the top level by crushing no fewer than six sixes on his way to 50 from 27 balls. Owen's stand of 80 with Green (51, 26 balls) was brutal in its execution, as the burly Australian lineup tallied 17 sixes overall, well clear of the nine struck by the hosts when they batted first. Only two other Australian players have made 50 on their T20 debuts, and they are a pair of storied names: Ricky Ponting in 2005 and David Warner in 2009. Owen's parents and partner were in Jamaica for the occasion, which began with a cap presentation from his Hobart Hurricanes teammate Nathan Ellis. 'It's great to join those class players,' Owen said afterwards. 'I've just been trying to play positive over the last nine months, and I just try to put pressure on the bowlers. I went out there and tried to hit a six first then work my way down.' While it was widely stated that Owen was batting out of position in the middle order, it's where he had started out for the Hobart Hurricanes before going up to the top. It's possible to see something similar happen for Australia. Loading For the time being, Owen's combination of clean hitting and sensible strike rotation is going to be a useful addition to the team's suite of options for next year's T20 World Cup. With Travis Head and Matt Short at home, there are opportunities for others. The same is true for the bowlers while Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are resting, and Ben Dwarshuis and Ellis were particularly effective in pulling back a flying start by the West Indies. After Roston Chase (60, 32 balls), Shai Hope (55, 38 balls) and Shimron Hetmeyer (38, 19 balls) all got going, the Caribbean side looked capable of posting a tally in the 220 region. However Dwarshuis (4-36) and Ellis combined nicely around a typically tidy spell from Adam Zampa to ensure the West Indies did not get away. From 2-159 in the 16th over, the West Indies lost 6-40 to close out the innings, including 4-6 in the final two overs of the innings. The bowlers were, in turn, well-supported in the field. Glenn Maxwell took three catches, while Green's two were both outstanding. By contrast, the last hope for the West Indies was extinguished when the substitute fielder Jewel Andrew dropped a straightforward outfield catch offered up by Sean Abbott with seven runs still required. Owen and Australia were not only more powerful, they were neater as well. 1.43pm Mitch Owen is man of the match on debut Mitch Owen is man of the match. He's joined Ricky Ponting in 2005 and David Warner in 2009 as Australians with half centuries on T20 debut - a couple of top quality names. 'It's great to join those class players,' he says. 'I've just been trying to play positive over the last nine months, and I just try to put pressure on the bowlers. I went out there and tried to hit a six first then work my way down.' West Indies skipper Shai Hope says his side can take some positives from the game, but feels they left themselves about 30 runs short with the bat. Australian captain Mitch Marsh was happy with how his bowlers rounded off the innings and had plenty of praise for Owen. 'The way we fought back with the ball, our last five overs were outstanding. Then we had a lot of power with the bat in the middle. Any time you get a young kid who comes in and performs like that it's exciting. We're pumped for him. We'll try to create an environment where he can keep doing that for us.' 1.31pm Abbott and Dwarshuis seal it for Australia Australia 7-190 win by three wickets Abbott and Dwarshuis make the most of the reprieve in the previous over to secure victory with seven balls to spare. Australia will be grateful for Owen's excellent debut, a powerful half century from Cam Green and also the superb work by the bowlers and fielders to clamp down on the West Indies after they looked capable of posting 220-plus. Tellingly, it was a conclusive victory for Australia in the power stakes. West Indies hit nine sixes in their total, but Australia had passed that tally in the first 10 overs, and finishes with 17 sixes in all: Owen and Green pummeled 11 between them. 1.17pm 50 and out for Owen Wicket! Australia 6-180 chasing 190 Owen reaches a thoroughly impressive half century from a mere 26 balls, crashing Joseph down the ground. His family in the stands are delighted. But he tries to repeat the shot next ball and is taken at long on, leaving West Indies with a small glimmer of hope. Connolly faces up to Joseph and is beaten first ball, but the last ball of the over is short and the left-hander swivels to pull neatly behind square leg. Ten to win from three overs. 1.14pm Connolly hits a steepling six Australia 5-169 chasing 190 Cooper Connolly gets away with a couple of cuts through the off side after Roston Chase comes on to bowl his off spinners, then he finishes the over with a steepling straight hit for six. That ball briefly hovers on the roof of the stand before dropping back to earth. Australia need 21 runs from four overs. 1.06pm Owen escapes bizarre run out chance, Green goes for 51 Wicket! Australia 5-158 chasing 190 Green drives back past the bowler and the ball hits the stumps. Motie reckons he got a fingernail on the ball and if so Owen is short of his ground, backing up. The third umpire takes an eternity to decide on whether Motie's hand actually touched the ball, and his call for ultra edge to see if there's any kind of contact results in a not out verdict. Green then breaks up a sequence of dot balls by creaming a six over long on and then finds a boundary that takes him to 51 from just 25 balls. He's been very sharp. Just as I say that, Green doesn't get all of his next big hit attempt and is caught at long on. Australia need 32 from 30 balls. 12.59pm Green stands and delivers Australia 4-148 chasing 190 Green has been giving Owen plenty of the strike, but when Holder comes around the wicket, he hammers a boundary straight and then a six over straight midwicket. When Holder drops short to Owen, the ball climbs over both batter and wicketkeeper for four byes. Australia have won the battle of who can hit the most sixes pretty comfortably, and now they need 42 from the last six overs 12.48pm Owen clatters Hosein Australia 4-123 chasing 190 Another big six from Owen, this one swung over backward square leg on the slog sweep as Hosein gets a little too far to the leg side. There's an escape for Owen later in the over as he is nearly bowled by a ball that goes narrowly over the top of the stumps. Owen responds by launching another six, this time a towering pull shot over wide long on, then he repeats the dose, making it three in the over.
Mint
5 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Glenn Maxwell on verge of completing 7,000 international runs for Australia
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is just seven runs away from completing 7000 runs for his country in international cricket. So far in his cricketing career, the right-hand batter has managed to score 6993 runs in 272 matches he has played. These runs have come at an average of 31.78, with a strike rate of 128.59, thanks to 10 centuries and 34 fifties in his career. Maxwell is just three runs behind legendary batter Don Bradman, who scored 6996 runs in his 52 matches played in his career. These runs came at an average of 99.94 and at a strike rate of 58.60, which included 29 tons and 13 half-centuries. The top three run-getters for Australia so far in international cricket are Ricky Ponting (27368 runs in 559 matches), David Warner (18995 runs in 383 matches), and Steve Waugh (18496 runs in 493 matches). Maxwell called time on his ODI career last month, marking an end to a 13-year-long career in the 50-over format. The batter will continue to play T20Is, having made the decision to drop the ODIs to prioritise preparations for the next 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Big Bash League and his other global commitments. In his career, Maxwell amassed 3,990 runs at an average of 33.81, with a best score of 201*, including four centuries and 23 fifties. His crafty spin also yielded 77 wickets at an average of 47.32, with his best bowling figures of 4/40. The explosive batter and often underestimated off-spin bowler played 149 ODI matches for Australia, including what is regarded by many as the greatest one-day innings of all time. Maxwell came in against Afghanistan at the 2023 World Cup with his side reeling at 7-91. Maxwell took control in a high-pressure situation and battled severe cramps in searing heat. His 202-run partnership with Pat Cummins, who made 12, got Australia to the 293-run target. Maxwell made 201 from just 128 balls, loaded with 21 fours and 10 sixes. Australia went on to win the World Cup, beating favourites India in Ahmedabad. 29Maxwell's strike rate of 126 is the second highest in ODI cricket, behind only the West Indian heavy hitter Andre Russell. Aside from his feats in Mumbai, Maxwell has played many incredible games across his decorated one-day career, which included two ODI World Cup wins in 2015 and 2019. He is one of Australia's top performers in WC history, with 901 runs in 27 matches and 25 innings at an average of 47.42, with three centuries and two fifties. His runs came at a strike rate of over 160. He also took 12 wickets. Maxwell also holds the record for the fastest World Cup century ever, smashing one against the Netherlands in just 40 balls in 2023 at Delhi. (ANI)
News18
5 days ago
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- News18
West Indies Vs Australia T20I Series: Schedule, Venues, Squads, Live Streaming Details
Last Updated: The West Indies will face Australia in a five-match T20I series. The first two games will be played in Jamaica, and the last three matches are scheduled to take place in St. Kitts. Two-time T20 World Cup winners West Indies will host Australia in a five-match T20I series. The first two matches are scheduled to take place at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, and the last three T20Is will be played at Warner Park in Basseterre, St. Kitts. Shai Hope has been named as the captain of Men in Maroon, and all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australian team. The Aussie squad features the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, and Adam Zampa, along with Big Bash League (BBL) 2024-25 final hero Mitch Owen, Punjab Kings' pacer Xavier Bartlett, and spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, among others. For the hosts, legendary all-rounder Andre Russell will play in the first two T20Is, and then he will quit international cricket. Apart from Russell, the squad features the likes of Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, and Jason Holder, among others. After suffering a humiliating 0-3 defeat in the three-match Test series, the hosts would like to come up with a big show with the shortest format series and give something to their fans to cheer for. Venues Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts Start time The first two T20Is in Jamaica will start at 5:30 AM IST, and the last three T20Is in St. Kitts will kick off at 4:30 AM IST. Squads Telecast and streaming details The five-match T20I series between West Indies and Australia will not be televised live on any channel in India, but the matches can be streamed live on the FanCode app and website. Ahead of the start of the five-match T20I series, here's a look at top performers and record-holders in the 22 T20Is played so far between the two teams: Most wins: 11 wins each by Australia and the West Indies. Highest total: 241/4 in 20 overs by Australia at Adelaide Oval on February 11, 2024. Lowest total: 105/10 in 19 overs by West Indies in Gros Islet on May 11, 2010. Biggest win (by runs): West Indies beat Australia by 74 runs in Colombo (RPS) on October 5, 2012. Biggest win (by wickets): Australia beat West Indies by 8 wickets (158-run target) in Abu Dhabi on November 6, 2021. Smallest win (by runs): Australia beat West Indies by 4 runs in Gros Islet on July 14, 2021. Smallest win (by wickets): Australia beat West Indies by 3 wickets (146-run target) in Carrara on October 5, 2022. Most runs: 662 runs in 15 matches by David Warner of Australia. Highest score: 120 not out from 55 balls by Glenn Maxwell of Australia in Adelaide on February 11, 2024. Highest average: 75.50 by Tim David of Australia (151 runs in five T20Is). Highest strike rate: 215.96 by Andre Russell of the West Indies (257 runs in 12 T20Is). Most 100s: 1 century in eight T20Is by Glenn Maxwell of Australia. Most 50s: 7 half-centuries in 15 T20Is by David Warner of Australia. Most ducks: 2 zeroes each by Australia's David Hussey and Shane Watson and Narsingh Deonarine of the West Indies. Most sixes: 31 maximums in 14 T20Is by Chris Gayle of the West Indies. Most sixes (in an innings): 9 sixes by Evin Lewis of the West Indies during his 34-ball 79-run knock in Gros Islet on July 16, 2021. Most runs in a series: 219 runs in five T20Is by Mitchell Marsh of Australia during Australia's tour of the West Indies in 2021. Most wickets: 14 wickets in 10 matches each by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood (both from Australia). Best bowling figures: 4 wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs by Mitchell Starc of Australia in Brisbane on October 7, 2022. Most wickets in a series: 12 wickets in five T20Is by Hayden Walsh of the West Indies during Australia's tour of the West Indies in 2021. Most dismissals (wicketkeeper): 17 (16 catches and 1 stumping) by Matthew Wade of Australia in 15 matches. Most catches: 10 catches in 15 T20Is by David Warner of Australia. Highest partnership: 139 runs for the sixth wicket between Sherfane Rutherford and Andre Russell of the West Indies in Perth on February 13, 2024. Most matches: 15 T20Is each by Matthew Wade and David Warner (both from Australia). top videos View all Most wins as captain: 4 wins each by Daren Sammy (WI), Nicholas Pooran (WI), and Aaron Finch (AUS). In the last T20I match played between the West Indies and Australia on February 13, 2024, in Perth, the West Indies hammered the Australian team by 37 runs. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Andre Russell Australia cricket team Glenn Maxwell Mitchell Marsh shai hope West Indies Cricket team West Indies vs Australia West Indies vs Australia 2025 view comments Location : Jamaica First Published: July 20, 2025, 17:43 IST News cricket West Indies Vs Australia T20I Series: Schedule, Venues, Squads, Live Streaming Details Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
