Australia vs West Indies — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Australia won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, Australia took on West Indies on Apr 16, 2026, 10:25 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 368 runs and 16 wickets fall between West Indies (183/10 in 44.2 overs) and Australia (185/6 in 39.1 overs).
2. West Indies Innings Breakdown (183/10)
Batting in the first innings, West Indies finished on 183/10 from 44.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.13 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, West Indies accumulated 11 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Ramario Shepherd spearheaded the batting effort with 59 runs off 70 balls (including 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 84.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Shifting Hetmyer, who contributed 32 runs off 51 deliveries, while Brandon King added 27 (30b). The bowling side conceded 21 extra runs (wides: 16, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 5). With the ball in the first innings, Mitchell Starc led the bowling figures with 3/35 in 8.0 overs (economy 4.38), assisted by Adam Zampa (2/27 in 8.2 overs).
3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (185/6)
Pursuing a target of 184 runs for victory, Australia recorded 185/6 in 39.1 overs at a scoring rate of 4.72 runs per over. Josh Inglis anchored the chase for Australia with 45 runs from 54 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 83.3), alongside Marnus Labuschagne who chipped in with 33 off 36 balls. Defending the total, Jayden Seales delivered a key spell of 2/33 across 8.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.13, while Alzarri Joesph finished with 2/43 (8.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Matthew Forde and Ramario Shepherd (West Indies), who combined for 49 runs off 44 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Shai Hope 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—Mitchell Starc (Australia) topped the match rankings with 251.0 total points, followed closely by Ramario Shepherd (249.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Mitchell Starc.