Australia Win First T20I, Owen Shines on Debut

Australia defeated West Indies by three wickets in the first T20I of their five-match series in Jamaica, successfully chasing 190 with seven balls to spare. Debutant Mitchell Owen starred with a rapid half-century and a wicket, while Ben Dwarshuis took 4/36 to spark a late West Indies collapse. Cameron Green contributed 51 off 26, sharing an 80-run stand with Owen that proved decisive. Australia fielded several new faces, resting key regulars such as Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Travis Head, while Jake Fraser-McGurk opened after Matt Short was ruled out with injury. West Indies were led by Shai Hope (55) and Roston Chase (60), but fell from 182/4 to 189/8 in the final overs. The series continues with both sides seeking to develop depth ahead of the T20 World Cup.