In a warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup, the West Indies delivered a powerful statement by defeating Australia convincingly by 35 runs. The match, held in Trinidad, saw the West Indies setting a competitive target of 257/4, with Nicholas Pooran leading the charge with a remarkable 75 runs, including eight sixes.

The Australian side, despite missing several key players, put up a fight with commendable performances from Josh Inglis, Nathan Ellis, and Ashton Agar. However, they fell short in chasing the West Indies' total.

The West Indies' team effort was noteworthy, with contributions from Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Johnson Charles, who all chipped in with crucial runs to set a solid foundation for the victory.

The convincing win not only boosts the West Indies' confidence but also sends a strong message to other teams ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Papua New Guinea on Sunday.

In another warm-up match, Namibia secured a three-run win over Papua New Guinea using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, after the match was affected by rain.