Australia vs West Indies: David Warner's 70 propels Aussies to 11-run win in first T20I

Hobart: Opener David Warner celebrated his 100th T20I appearance by smashing 70 off 36 balls and spinner Adam Zampa picked up 3-26 as Australia beat West Indies by 11 runs on Friday. Warner and Tim David (37 not out off 17 balls) provided a strong finish for Australia to reach 213-7 in the first Twenty20 international. West Indies, who needed to chase down its second highest-ever T20 total, couldn’t capitalise on a brisk start from Brandon King (53) and Johnson Charles (42) as Zampa struck crucial blows and restricted the opposition’s chase to 202-8 in its 20 overs. “Just pleasing to get the win,” said Warner, who quit Test cricket after Australia swept Pakistan 3-0 at home, but said he wanted to play the upcoming T20 World Cup before leaving the shortest format. “I feel refreshed, a lot of energy, the guys have told me to calm down a bit," Warner said. “I’ve said I want to play the World Cup and finish there.” Australia, who will be playing six T20s over the next three weeks, routed West Indies 3-0 in the ODI series. The second game of the three-match series will be played on Sunday at Adelaide.