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Australia thrashed the West Indies today in Canberra, taking the three-match ODI series by a commanding eight wickets.
The West Indies were bowled out for a pitiful 86 runs, setting a new record for the lowest ODI score ever at Manuka Oval, and were left in a desperate situation.
Even though Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Starc were not available, Australia's captain, Steve Smith, decided to bowl first, and the visitors collapsed in just 25 overs.
With 259 balls remaining, the home team easily achieved the fastest chase in ODI history after answering with 87 runs.
While smashing 41 runs off just 18 balls, Fraser-McGurk made a tremendous impact in his second match by hitting five fours and three sixes, which was important in reaching the record chase. However, he was caught trying to hit another big shot off Alzarri Joseph.
Fast bowler Xavier Bartlett had made a good debut in Melbourne, taking four wickets for 17 runs, before taking four wickets for 21 runs prior to that.
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In addition, bowler Lance Morris had to leave the field because of a side injury after taking two significant wickets for just 13 runs.
In addition, spinner Adam Zampa claimed two wickets and Sean Abbott claimed one wicket, both of which contributed significantly to limiting the Caribbean hitters.
Australia, meanwhile, achieved their 12th consecutive triumph in the 50-over format with this win. Notably, they also just won the World Cup 2023 title in India.