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Mitchell Owen Blasts Australia to Win over West Indies

SABINA PARK, KINGSTON, JAMAICA, JUL 21 – Mitchell Owen became the first player to score a half-century and take a wicket on T20I debut against a full member nation, helping Australia lead the series 1-0.

  • On Sunday, Mitchell Owen scored a half-century and took a wicket, steering Australia to a three-wicket win at Sabina Park.
  • With Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood resting, Australia drafted Mitchell Owen to bolster options for next year’s T20 World Cup.
  • The pair’s efforts ensured victory with seven balls remaining, with Green scoring 51 off 26 balls and Dwarshuis taking a career-best 4-36, including three wickets in four balls.
  • West Indies captain Shai Hope and Jason Holder said they needed to be more clinical, Holder added `Mitchell Owen had a good debut`, and Australia claimed a 1-0 series lead.
  • In the next match, Andre Russell will feature in his final international fixture in Kingston, with West Indies hoping for a better performance.
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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