Australia beats West Indies by eight wickets in second T20 International in Jamaica, to take 2-0 series lead

A brilliant attacking innings from Josh Inglis was the driving force for Australia beating West Indies in Jamaica to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 International series.

Inglis smashed 78 from 33 balls, and Green hit 56 from 32 as the tourists won the game by eight wickets.  

Earlier, West Indies great Andre Russell gave the crowd something to cheer for, blasting a quickfire 36 off 15 balls — including four sixes — in his final match for his country after announcing his international retirement.

The West Indies scored 8-172 off their 20 overs, with Adam Zampa leading the bowling with 3-29. But Australia had no issue with the chase, getting the runs with 28 deliveries to spare.

The third game of the series will be played in Saint Kitts and Nevis on Saturday (Australian time).  

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