Australia and West Indies clashed in the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), in Sydney. Australia’s stand-in captain, Steve Smith, won the toss and opted to bat first.
After a shaky start with five wickets down for just 91 runs, it seemed Australia might be bundled out for a low score which would have presented an opportunity for West Indies to try and level the series, after trailing by a 0-1 margin due to defeat in first ODI. However, resilient contributions from the middle and lower order, including Matthew Short, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, and Will Sutherland, ensured Australia posted a competitive total, reaching 258 runs in their allotted 50 overs.
Notably, Matthew Short scored 69, while Will Sutherland contributed 41. For West Indies, Motie stood out as the pick of the bowlers, taking three crucial wickets. In the pursuit of the target, the West Indies team never seemed in control, losing wickets at regular intervals. They faced a poor start, losing three crucial wickets within the first ten overs.
Later, captain Shai Hope attempted to stabilize the innings with Keacy Carty, but West Indies’ efforts fell short. Australian bowlers, particularly Sean Abbott and Josh Hazlewood, were too formidable. Abbott and Hazlewood both claimed three wickets each, with Will Sutherland securing two. Aaron Hardie and Adam Zampa took one wicket each. With this win, Australia took a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, securing the series victory. Looking ahead, it remains to be seen if the West Indies can prevent a whitewash or if the mighty Australian team will continue its winning streak in the upcoming game.
Here’s how fans reacted on ‘X’ to Australia’s dominant win over West Indies:
Australia won the 2nd ODI by 83 runs and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series#AUSvWI
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) February 4, 2024
Australia won by 83 runs against WestIndies.#AUSvWI #WIvAUS pic.twitter.com/u1BPscwMsZ
— Muhammad Arslan Akbar 🇵🇰 (@itsarsalawan) February 4, 2024
Undoubtedly brilliant! Sean Abbott leads the charge for Australia at SCG,guiding them to a total of 250 with a crucial knock of 69 runs. In challenging conditions,he showcases his prowess andstanding tall while others falter.A truly memorable performance under pressure! #AUSvsWI pic.twitter.com/o9ln8Juzmh
— Usman Shaikh 🇮🇳 (@its_shaikhusman) February 4, 2024
Greeeeeeeny#AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/BXMQWvvFXh
— Deep Longstop 🐶 🏏 (@deeplongstop) February 4, 2024
Highest Scores At No 8 For Australia:
92 – N Coulter-Nile
80* – M Labuschagne
74 – T Laughlin
69 – Sean Abbott#AUSvsWI
— Cartoon Cricket Council (@cccseries) February 4, 2024
Incredible fight back by @CricketAus – well done Sean Abbott. Innings when they matter are the specials ones.
— Straight from the Unicorn’s mouth (@Theoldinandout1) February 4, 2024
Despite early wobbles Australia sets a challenging total above 250 with Sean Abbott’s impactful innings being the highlight.#SeanAbott #AUSvWI #WestIndies pic.twitter.com/9SvC9hY9f1
— Sa HiB (LQ) (@MohammadArfatM2) February 4, 2024
Less surprising that Green caught that, more surprising he was out of the gully when doing so #AUSvWI
— Paddy Grindlay (@pad_nauseum) February 4, 2024
Aussies are chopping up the Windies so badly that Craig Kelly might retweet it.#AUSvWI
— These Daves (@TheseDaves1) February 4, 2024
Full list of Australian cricketers that have scored a fifty, taken 3+ wickets and held onto 2+ catches in a men’s ODI:
Greg Matthews
Darren Lehmann
Glenn Maxwell
SEAN ABBOTT#AUSvWI
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) February 4, 2024
Cameron Green is just Unbelievable fielder 🔥
What a stunner this has been🤯#AUSvWI #RCB #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/sI8vBq8TsK
— Ritesh Sharma (@Ritesh_Sharma11) February 4, 2024
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