Australia Edge West Indies by Three Wickets in Nail-Biting Fourth T20I

Brisbane, July 27, 2025 — Australia clinched a thrilling three-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fourth T20 International, taking a 3-1 lead in the five-match series with one game remaining.

The match, played at the Gabba in Brisbane, saw both sides battling fiercely as momentum swung multiple times before the hosts managed to chase down the target with just two balls to spare.

Match Summary
Chasing a competitive target of 168 runs, Australia struggled early on, losing three wickets inside the Powerplay. However, a steady partnership between Mitchell Marsh (42 off 31) and Josh Inglis (36 off 24) helped stabilize the innings.

Late fireworks from Matthew Wade (22 off 11) and Pat Cummins, who hit the winning boundary, ensured that Australia crossed the finish line despite late strikes from Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie.

West Indies Innings
Earlier, West Indies posted 167/6 in their 20 overs, anchored by Nicholas Pooran’s aggressive 54 off 35 balls, supported by a handy cameo from Rovman Powell (29 off 18).

Australian bowlers maintained tight lines, with Adam Zampa (2/25) and Sean Abbott (1/28) keeping things in check in the death overs.

Post-Match Reactions
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh praised his team’s composure under pressure:

“It wasn’t an easy chase, but the guys showed great temperament. Credit to the West Indies – they pushed us hard tonight.”

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell remained upbeat despite the loss:

“We were 15–20 runs short. The bowlers fought well, and we’ll come back stronger in the final game.”

Series Outlook
Australia now leads the five-match T20I series 3-1, with the final match scheduled for July 29 in Sydney. With the T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, both sides are using this series to fine-tune their squads.