Australia vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • West Indies lead the match by 5 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 10-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on West Indies on Dec 30, 2025, 02:03 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies lead the match by 5 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 498 runs and 20 wickets fall between Australia (207/10 in 16.1 overs) and West Indies (291/10 in 23.4 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (207/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 207/10 from 16.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.80 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 66 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. JR Thomson spearheaded the batting effort with 43 runs off 20 balls (including 0 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 215.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Matthew Hayden, who contributed 34 runs off 30 deliveries, while AC Gilchrist added 33 (20b). The bowling side conceded 47 extra runs (wides: 15, no-balls: 12, byes: 13, leg-byes: 7). With the ball in the first innings, CEL Ambrose led the bowling figures with 3/29 in 4.0 overs (economy 7.25), assisted by Malcolm Marshall (3/44 in 4.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (291/10)
Pursuing a target of 208 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 291/10 in 23.4 overs at a scoring rate of 12.30 runs per over. Malcolm Marshall anchored the chase for West Indies with 52 runs from 31 balls (1 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 167.7), alongside MA Holding who chipped in with 47 off 38 balls. Defending the total, GD McGrath delivered a key spell of 4/72 across 6.4 overs at an economy rate of 10.80, while JR Thomson finished with 2/40 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Malcolm Marshall and MA Holding (West Indies), who combined for 95 runs off 52 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 5 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with PJL Dujon making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Malcolm Marshall (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 298.0 total points, followed closely by CEL Ambrose (209.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Malcolm Marshall.