So, that's it! Australia beat West Indies by 15 runs. Ashley Nurse smashed Nathan Coulter-Nile for four back to back boundaries in the last over but that was not enough for Windies to complete the chase. Meanwhile, Australia now have two wins from as many matches. With this win Australia now move to second spot on the ICC CWC 2019 points table | AUS vs WI Full Scorecard.
Last over coming up and Windies need 32 more runs from it. It is very difficult for Windies now. They will be looking to bat full 50 overs now and lessen the margin of defeat to help their run-rate.
OUT! That's fifth wicket for Mitchell Starc. Sheldon Cottrell is bowled! And Starc is jubilant. Australia now one wicket away from victory. Cottrell b Starc 1(2)
OUT! Another wicket for Mitchell Starc in this over. And it is a big one of Jason Holder. Starc bangs it short and Holder fails to pull it. Windies skipper ends up gloving it to the short fine leg. J Holder c Zampa b Starc 51(57)
The West Indies had this match in their grasp. Some poor decisions have cost them 2 points.— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 6, 2019
OUT! Mitchell Starc strikes! Aaron Finch brings him on for his pen ultimate over. Carlos Brathwaite was looking to go for a big shot and ends up hitting it towards long-on. Brathwaite c Finch b Starc 16(17)
Jason Holder has completed his half-century. Run-a-ball fifty for the Windies skipper. This is his ninth fifty in ODIs and third in World Cup. Meanwhile, West Indies 46 off 36 balls.
Pat Cummins bowls a superb over. Just one run from it. Carlos Brathwaite failed to rotate strike in this over and he will be under some pressure now. Windies need 56 runs off 42 balls.
Jason Holder is taking West Indies close to the target. West Indies now need 57 more runs to win from 48 balls. Carlos Brathwaite has joined Holder in the middle and Windies fans will be hoping that these two finish things for their team.
OUT! BIG wicket this for Australia. Andre Russell departs. Glenn Maxwell takes a good catch, had to cover a good distance and kept his eyes on the ball. Needless shot from Russell. A Russell c Maxwell b Starc 15(11)
Andre Russell has made his way out in the middle. And he is already off the hooks. The power hitter smashes Adam Zampa for a huge six and a four in this over. Windies now need 79 more runs off 72 balls.
In match number ten of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC 2019), Australia takes on West Indies at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Both teams registered victories in their opening matches and now will be looking to make it two in two. While Australia defeated Afghanistan, West Indies crushed Pakistan. Stay tuned for today’s CWC 2019 AUS vs WI live score updates. Australia vs West Indies Cricket Score 10th ODI Match.
Australia had a relatively easier outing against Afghanistan in their opening match. After bubbling out Afghanistan for 207 runs, Australia chased the total with seven wickets in hand. West Indies, on the other hand, mauled Pakistan and bowled them out for just 105 runs.
In the paltry chase, West Indies did lose three wickets but opener Chris Gayle smashed half-century and appeared to big in good touch. His form will be crucial for Windies success in the World Cup. AUS vs WI, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 10, Key Players: David Warner, Andre Russell, Adam Zampa and Other Cricketers to Watch Out for in Nottingham.
Trent Bridge is a high scoring ground and pitch favours batting. In the last match at the venue, Pakistan scored 348 against hosts England and won the match by just 14 runs. The Australia vs West Indies is expected to be a high scoring encounter as well as both the sides are packed with quality hitters. Australia vs West Indies, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match Preview: Mighty Aussies to Face Stern Windies Test.
Meanwhile, this will be the tenth World Cup match between Australia and West Indies. The Carribean team has won five World Cup matches against Australia and the latter has apparently won four. Australia leads the overall head to head scenario having secured 73 wins against Windies’ 60.