Alana King showcased her prowess with a 2-25 performance as Australia secured a 17-run victory over the West Indies in the second T20I match, sealing the three-match series with one game remaining. Georgia Voll’s aggressive 39 off 23 balls set the tone for Australia’s strong start while Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry further bolstered the innings with a solid partnership.
Australia’s momentum continued as Perry, Georgia Wareham, and Nicola Carey added crucial runs in the final overs, propelling the total to 164/5. Despite a spirited effort from West Indies’ Hayley Matthews, who scored 56 off 41 balls, Alana King’s pivotal wickets of Matthews and Stafanie Taylor turned the game in Australia’s favor during the middle overs.
In the end, Deandra Dottin’s unbeaten 39 and a late partnership with Jahzara Claxton were not enough as West Indies fell short, finishing at 147/4, allowing Australia to clinch the series with a comprehensive performance.
