A David Warner masterclass arrange Australia’s 31-run Twenty20 win over West Indies on the Gabba on Friday however clear hitting from No. 6 batsman Tim David may have the largest affect for the World Cup.
Restricted to 8-147, West Indies have been all the time off tempo, chasing Australia’s 7-178.
Australian left-hander Mitchell Starc (4-20 in 4 overs) returned career-best figures and screamed catch-and-ball to dismiss opener Kyle Meyers.
Earlier, Warner (75 off 41 balls) had paced Australia’s innings in equestrian type, however David (42 off 20) displayed his wonderful ending touches in a powerhouse cameo with three sixes.
David and Steve Smith, who got here in at No. 4, are each in Australia’s World Cup squad and should battle for an everyday spot within the center order.
David Warner on the Gabba on Friday.Credit score:getty
Smith (17 off 16) struggled in direction of the top of the innings, whereas David did effectively to place stress on the Australian selectors. Mumbai Indians signed the 26-year-old for $1.5 million within the 2022 IPL auctions, exhibiting how a lot the Singapore-born right-hander is revered as a T20 finisher.
Australia began with all-rounder Cameron Inexperienced as he did within the T20 conflict on Wednesday night time, however he solely managed one.
Inexperienced’s stint as an opener labored out a deal with in India on the latest tour, however he has but to reap the advantages on the quick, bouncy pitches in Australia.