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ToggleWest Indies batters Roston Chase and Matthew Forde were involved in a heated argument after a disastrous mix-up during the third and final ODI match against Australia. Matthew Forde and Roston Chase exchanged some words as they blamed each other for the run-out.
The Australia team opted to bat first after winning the toss at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Tuesday, February 6. The home team got off to a good start as Xavier Bartlett dismissed opener Kjorn Ottley, who scored 8 runs, in the third over of the West Indies innings.
The visiting team finished the first powerplay with a score of 36-1. However, they lost wickets in the middle overs and were bowled out for 86 runs in 24.1 overs. Only three batters, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, and Roston Chase, managed to reach the double-digit mark
Xavier Bartlett extended his impressive form in international cricket, claiming four wickets for a mere 21 runs. Lance Morris and Adam Zampa made significant contributions, each securing two wickets. Sean Abbott added one wicket to the Australian bowling attack.
Watch – Roston Chase and Matthew Forde Involved In Heated Argument
The incident took place in the 21st over of the innings when Matthew Forde hit the ball towards mid-wicket and attempted a quick single. Australia’s substitute fielder, Mackenzie Harvey, quickly dove at deep mid-wicket and then threw the ball to the wicketkeeper’s end.
Forde ran halfway down the pitch while Chase remained at his end, resulting in the run-out. Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis quickly removed the bails, restricting the visitors to 73/7. Forde had to depart for a duck without troubling the opposition team in the dead rubber match.
Matthew Forde showed frustration towards Chase while the Australians were celebrating the wicket. As Forde was making his way back to the pavilion after his brief innings, he and Chase continued their verbal exchange.
A mix up, a run out and an argument! #CleanHands | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/nBDagDkT7O
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 6, 2024
Australia White Wash West Indies In ODI Series
The Steve Smith-led team successfully chased down the target in just 6.5 overs. Jake Fraser-McGurk and Josh Inglis provided a flying start to the Australian team, adding 67 runs in 4.3 overs. Fraser-McGurk scored 41 runs off 18 balls, including five fours and three sixes.
Aaron Hardie managed to score just two runs before being dismissed by Oshane Thomas. Josh Inglis remained unbeaten on 35 runs off 16 deliveries, including four boundaries and a six. Skipper Steve Smith (6) scored the winning runs in the last match of the series.
Australia vs West Indies Playing XI
Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Steven Smith (c), Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Sean Abbott, Will Sutherland, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Lance Morris
West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Kjorn Ottley, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Oshane Thomas
Australia clinched a comprehensive 3-0 series victory over the visitors. The home team already secured wins in the first two matches in Melbourne and Sydney. The only triumph for the West Indies during this tour was the 2nd Test match at The Gabba in Brisbane.
