Gros Islet (St.Lucia): The West Indies showed little of the endeavour that characterised the preceding one-day series as Australia romped to an uncomplicated eight-wicket victory in the opening Twenty20 International here on Tuesday night.
The in-form Kieron Pollard stroked a typically robust unbeaten 54, the fastest Twenty20 International half-century by a West Indian, but the Windies still struggled to get up to 150 for seven off their 20 overs here Tuesday.
They were pegged back by seamer Daniel Christian who took three for 27 and veteran speedster Brett Lee, who finished with two for 30.
Opener Shane Watson helped himself to an attractive 69 while the evergreen Mike Hussey finished unbeaten on 59 to see Australia home. (Agencies)