Australia vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Australia lead the match by 90 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this limited-overs encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on West Indies on Mar 9, 2026, 05:20 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia lead the match by 90 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 438 runs and 20 wickets fall between Australia (197/10 in 15.5 overs) and West Indies (241/10 in 17.0 overs).
2. Australia Innings Breakdown (197/10)
Batting in the first innings, Australia finished on 197/10 from 15.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 12.44 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Australia accumulated 86 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. SPD Smith spearheaded the batting effort with 61 runs off 40 balls (including 3 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 152.5). Valuable middle-order support came from AR Border, who contributed 30 runs off 11 deliveries, while MA Starc added 14 (13b). The bowling side conceded 40 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 9, byes: 13, leg-byes: 12). With the ball in the first innings, MA Holding led the bowling figures with 4/51 in 5.0 overs (economy 10.20), assisted by J Garner (3/13 in 2.5 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (241/10)
Pursuing a target of 198 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 241/10 in 17.0 overs at a scoring rate of 14.18 runs per over. PJL Dujon anchored the chase for West Indies with 57 runs from 26 balls (6 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 219.2), alongside IVA Richards who chipped in with 45 off 23 balls. Defending the total, MA Starc delivered a key spell of 3/51 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.20, while DK Lillee finished with 3/79 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by CEL Ambrose and PJL Dujon (West Indies), who combined for 99 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, 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—MA Starc (Australia) topped the match rankings with 264.0 total points, followed closely by CEL Ambrose (226.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to MA Starc.