Record Alert: Australia’s Historic Victory in Shortest Home ODI Against West Indies
Australia's Record-Breaking Win Against West Indies
AUS VS WI: In the third one-day international in Canberra, Australia easily defeated the West Indies by eight wickets, setting a record for the shortest men's ODI at home. Australia completed a 3-0 sweep after bowling the West Indies out for 86 in 24.1 overs and smashing it in only 6.5. But with 186 balls bowled, it was the sixth-shortest men's ODI ever, as Australia triumphed with 259 balls remaining in 43.1 overs.
Xavier Bartlett was the wrecker in chief again, finishing with 4/21. He won Player of the Match and Player of the Series for taking eight wickets in two games. Batting first, the West Indies were all over the place, with Alick Athanaze's 32 the only half-decent performance. The second best is Roston Chase's 12, followed by Shai Hope's ten.
Australia barely broke a sweat while hunting it down. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Aaron Hardie were two wickets down for the Aussies before Steve Josh Inglis and Steve Smith finished the job.
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Here are the top five shortest men's one-day internationals of all time:
1 Nepal beat USA by 8 wickets in 104 balls in 2020.
2 Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in 120 balls in 2001.
3 India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in 129 balls - 2023.
4 Sri Lanka defeated Canada by 9 wickets in 140 balls - 2003.
5 Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by nine wickets in 164 balls in 2004.
England also beat India by 7 runs in an ODI in 1985, which was finished in 180 balls. However, it is not being included because the contest was just 15 overs each side.
"It was nice to have a taste of international cricket and finish with a series triumph. It was an incredible experience; I always wanted to contribute to a victory. There was some pressure, but I tried to enjoy it, and luckily it worked out. Just trying to attack and get some wickets. Definitely swinging well. Cannot go passed your first one. It's a pleasure to be a part of this group, which includes many debutants as well as folks you've previously played with and against. "Many thanks to everyone, especially Queensland Cricket," Bartlett remarked after the match.