West Indies have began with a flourish and half right now. McKenzie particularly has been completely happy to take a crack at something supplied up, hitting 4 boundaries already in his first 17 balls.
It’s how the teenager performs, and the strategy of a person with two Take a look at matches and simply 14 first-class video games (for one double century) to his title. Australia will fancy knocking him over at any level, however jeez it’s good to observe.
Kirk McKenzie with a really efficient straight bat.Credit score: Getty
May go both manner: Josh Hazlewood sums up bowling to Kirk McKenzie.Credit score: Getty
He’s flashed a thick edge by way of gully off Hazlewood, then a stunning straight drive from Starc, and one other three down the bottom from Hazlewood. Brathwaite has additionally helped himself to a compact drive down the bottom as properly and the Windies have began at 5 an over right now when the pink ball must be at its most harmful.
Pat Cummins brings himself into the assault accordingly, with two slips and quick males at cowl and mid-wicket for McKenzie. The younger Jamaican responds with two extra punches down the bottom, the second for 4 once more. Find it irresistible. Cameron Inexperienced now will get a trundle.
West Indies 1-51: (Brathwaite 11*, McKenzie 28*) lead by 73 runs