Australia have overwhelmed the West Indies by 11 runs in Hobart of their first T20 worldwide match.
David Warner laid the groundwork for the Australian victory, smashing 70 from 36 balls in his a centesimal T20 worldwide as Australia posted an imposing 7-213.
David Warner in full flight in Hobart.Credit score: Getty Photos
The veteran batter, coming off a stint within the 20-over league within the United Arab Emirates, bought Australia off to a flying begin with a 93-run opening partnership with Josh Inglis.
Opening collectively for the primary time in T20 internationals, the pair had Australia 0-77 after the six-over powerplay earlier than Tim David went to city late with an unbeaten 37 from 17 balls.
Warner completed with 12 fours and one six, however had some luck on 48 when wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran grassed a tricky alternative diving one-handed.
Josh Inglis performed a key supporting function for David Warner, hitting 39 or 25 balls.Credit score: Getty
Inglis additionally had a life when Brandon King spilled a half-chance within the outfield, however departed quickly after within the eighth over for 39 from 25 balls.
Warner, who set the tone with 4 boundaries off Jason Holder within the second over, fell within the thirteenth when he gloved an Alzarri Joseph supply to Pooran.
Australia have been 5-159 within the sixteenth over after dropping 4-30 earlier than David mixed with Matthew Wade for a partnership of fifty off 23 balls.