Shai Hope (left) and Roston Chase of West Indies 50 runs partnership during the 1st T20i between West Indies and Australia at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, on July 20, 2025. (Photo: AFP)
July 20, 2025
Windies set Australia 190 to win in opening T20
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Roston Chase and skipper Shai Hope blasted half centuries as West Indies posted 189-8 against Australia in the opening Twenty20 cricket match at Sabina Park on Sunday.
Chase, batting at three, top-scored with a 32-ball 60, while captain Shai Hope, who opened the innings, made 55 off 39 deliveries.
Left-hander Shimron Hetmyer struck a blistering 38 off 19 balls.
All-rounder Andre Russell, in his penultimate international match and in front home support in Jamaica, was dismissed for eight.
Left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis was the pick of the Australian bowlers with 4-36. His effort helped to restrict the West Indians, who appeared set for a score over 200 runs when they were 159-2 in the 16th over.
– Sanjay Myers
