Mitchell Owen & Cameron Green Power Australia to Thrilling Win in Kingstown T20I

In a high-octane opener at Sabina Park, Kingston, **Australia** edged past **West Indies** by three wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Debutant **Mitchell Owen** impressed with a scintillating 50 off 27 balls and a crucial wicket, while **Cameron Green** anchored the chase with an explosive 51 off 26. Together, their 80-run partnership and 17 sixes set Australia on course for victory.

West Indies Innings

Batting first, West Indies posted a competitive 189/8. Openers **Brandon King** and captain **Shai Hope** laid a solid foundation with a 91-run stand. Hope (55 off 39) and **Roston Chase** (60 off 25) set the tone before late-order collapses, triggered by **Ben Dwarshuis**’s 4/36 and cooperation from **Mitchell Owen**, **Sean Abbott**, and **Cooper Connolly**, quelled them in the final overs.

Australia Chase

Australia stumbled to 64/2 in the powerplay. Debutant **Mitchell Owen** arrived at 78/4 with 112 still needed. His 50 off 27 included six maximums—all beginning with a first-ball pick-up over fine leg. He and **Cameron Green** added a brisk 80-run fifth-wicket stand that turned the tide. Gareth Green reached his fifty with five sixes, while Owen also claimed a wicket. Timely cameos from **Ben Dwarshuis** and **Sean Abbott** sealed the chase by winning with seven balls remaining. Australia hit 17 sixes—a telling advantage over the Windies’ nine.

Key Performers

• Mitchell Owen  (50/27 & 1 wicket): Six sixes, mortifying West Indies’ lower order. First ever to hit fifty and take a wicket on T20I debut.
• Cameron Green  (51/26): Loaded with five sixes and two fours; backbone of the chase in tandem with Owen.
• Ben Dwarshuis  (4/36): Single-handedly throttled Windies’ late innings, claiming three wickets in four balls.

Statistics & Partnership

Aspect	Details
West Indies Total	189/8 in 20 overs
Australia Target	190 in 20 overs
Winning Margin	3 wickets (7 balls remaining)
Partnership	Owen–Green 80 off 40 balls
Total Sixes	Australia: 17 | West Indies: 9

Implications & Outlook

This win gives Australia momentum and tests their bench strength ahead of the T20 World Cup. Debutant Mitchell Owen has emerged as a live contender for future selections. West Indies will need to rebuild confidence, especially in finishing innings. The series now moves to match two, with Australia looking to capitalize on this start and West Indies aiming for a comeback at Arnos Vale Ground.

Summary Table

Aspect	Detail
Player of the Match	Mitchell Owen
Top Batters	Owen (50), Green (51)
Top Bowler	Dwarshuis (4/36)
Series Score	Australia lead 1‑0
Next Match	2nd T20I – Date/Time TBD

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