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West Indies Hopes At T20 World Cup Rest On Dazzling Nicholas Pooran

When Nicholas Pooran was named captain of the West Indies white-ball sides in May he spoke of his desire to "drive the team forward to accomplish great things". His first real opportunity comes next week at the T20 World Cup in Australia when the two-time champions look to atone for a disappointing 2021 edition. The chances of a third Caribbean triumph will rest largely on the shoulders of Pooran, who turned 27 earlier this month and took over as skipper from Kieron Pollard.

Watch: Mitchell Starc Displays Great Reflexes To Take A Low Catch In 2nd T20I vs West Indies

Aaron Finch-led Australia won the second T20I of the two-match series against West Indies quite comfortably as the hosts registered a comfortable 31-run win at the Gabba, Brisbane to win the series 2-0. Pacer Mitchell Starc came up with the best bowling figures of his T20I career as he finished with a spell of 4-20. Starc went to to dismiss Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran and Odean Smith.

Warner, Starc star as Australia floor West Indies

An explosive David Warner slammed 75 and Mitchell Starc grabbed four wickets as Australia beat the West Indies by 31 runs Friday to clinch the Twenty20 series 2-0 in the build-up to defending their World Cup title.

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Alzarri Joseph Dismisses Cameron Green, West Indies Strike Early

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Live Score Updates: West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran won the toss and opted to bowl first in the second and final T20I against Australia at the Gabba, Brisbane on Friday.Aaron Finch-led Australia would look to seal the two-match T20I series when they square off against West Indies in the second game. Both teams had played a thriller in the first T20I, and owing to Matthew Wade's precious knock, Australia were able to register a win as they chased down 146 in the final over. Both the teams would look to get their combination right as they build up to the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be played Down Under.(LIVE SCORECARD)

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Aaron Finch-led Australia would look to seal the two-match T20I series when they take the field against West Indies in the second game at the Gabba, Brisbane on Friday. Both teams had played out a thriller in the first T20I, and owing to Matthew Wade's precious knock in a pressure situation, Australia managed to get over the line as they chased down 146 in the final over. Both the teams would look to get their combination right as they build up to the upcoming T20 World Cup set to be played Down Under.

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I Live Updates: Kyle Mayers Gives Flying Start To West Indies

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I Live Updates: Kyle Mayers has provided a flying start to West Indies after the visitors were asked to bat first by Australia. Earlier, Australia captain Aaron Finch won the toss and opted to bowl against West Indies in the first T20I of the two-match series on Wednesday at Carrara Oval in Queensland. Having lost the series against India, Australia would look to get back to winning ways while West Indies will also search for some momentum heading into the T20 World Cup. Australia will welcome back David Warner, Mitchell Marsh and Mitchell Starc. The trio had missed the India tour. Aaron Finch has already clarified that Marsh will not be bowling for now as they ease his workload post his recovery from an ankle injury. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After facing a 1-2 series defeat against India, Australia would look to get back to winning ways in a two-match T20I series against West Indies, beginning Wednesday. The Aaron Finch-led side would look to tick all the boxes heading into the T20 World Cup, which is slated to begin later this month. David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Mitchell Starc are all aking a comeback to the squad. On the other hand, Ashton Agar and Kane Richardson have been rested for this particular series.

Suryakumar Yadav Achieves Big High In T20Is, Surpasses All Other Batters In This Regard

Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday became the leading run-scorer in T20I cricket of 2022. The star Indian T20I batter accomplished this feat during his side's third T20I match against Australia in Hyderabad. During the match, Suryakumar played a hard-hitting knock of 69 runs in just 36 balls. His innings was decorated with five delightful boundaries and five big sixes. He struck the ball at an impressive strike rate of 191.67.

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West Indies Hopes At T20 World Cup Rest On Dazzling Nicholas Pooran

Watch: Mitchell Starc Displays Great Reflexes To Take A Low Catch In 2nd T20I vs West Indies

Warner, Starc star as Australia floor West Indies

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I Live Updates: Alzarri Joseph Dismisses Cameron Green, West Indies Strike Early

Australia vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I Live Updates: Kyle Mayers Gives Flying Start To West Indies

Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Suryakumar Yadav Achieves Big High In T20Is, Surpasses All Other Batters In This Regard