The opening clash of the West Indies tour of Australia delivered an explosive start to the three-match series, with West Indies securing a convincing 30-run victory at Adelaide Oval.
Batting first, West Indies posted a formidable total of 142/3 in 10 overs, showcasing aggressive intent from the outset. Brandon King set the tone with a blistering 32 off just 10 balls, striking at an incredible rate. He was well supported by Nicholas Pooran (31 off 13), who kept the momentum going with clean hitting.
Towards the end, Romario Shepherd (28* off 17) and Shai Hope (26* off 9) provided a powerful finish, pushing the total beyond 140. Despite picking up two wickets, Glenn Maxwell was the only effective bowler for Australia, conceding just 17 runs in his 2 overs.
In response, Australia got off to a brisk start with Matt Renshaw (31 off 14) and Mitch Marsh (21 off 11) playing attacking shots. However, their innings quickly derailed as wickets fell in rapid succession.
The turning point came through an outstanding spell by Roston Chase, who dismantled the middle order with figures of 4/11 in just 2 overs, earning him the Player of the Match award. His spell removed key players including Steve Smith and Tim David, effectively sealing Australia’s fate.
Australia were eventually bowled out for 112 in 9.4 overs, falling short by 30 runs despite a late effort from Adam Zampa (22 off 9).
West Indies combined explosive batting with disciplined bowling to outplay Australia in all departments. Their middle-over bowling, led by Roston Chase, proved decisive in breaking Australia’s momentum. With this win, West Indies take a 1–0 lead in the three-match series, putting early pressure on the hosts.