Australia won the second T20I against the West Indies by eight wickets at Sabina Park, Kingston, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Cameron Green hit an unbeaten 56 and Josh Inglis was not out on 78 as Australia achieved the target with 28 balls to spare.
West Indies made 172/8 in 20 overs after opting to bat first. Australia fought back and were 175 for 2 in 17.4 overs to win their second game in the series.
Green finished the match by driving the ball to deep-backward point against Roston Chase, and the partnership had never given the West Indies bowlers a chance to exert pressure. The Australian pair added an unbeaten 132 runs that virtually killed the match as a competitive game. 
The West Indies scored below par, struggling against the Australian bowlers on a spinner-friendly pitch. Their batting order could not form strong partnerships and losing wickets frequently prevented them from getting momentum in the last overs.
The victory demonstrates the good form of Australia in T20I cricket and the depth of their squad in various conditions. Both Green and Inglis demonstrated the ability to construct an innings under pressure and keep the run rate up.
In the post-match presentation, West Indies captain Rovman Powell admitted that his team had failed to take their chances with the bat and the ball. The hosts will require a lot of improvement in the other three matches to prevent a series whitewash. 
Australia's strategy focused on steady scoring in the early overs before accelerating in the middle overs. This worked well against the West Indies attack, which weakened after the new ball lost its shine.
Australia is in a strong position ahead of the remaining matches, with the third T20I on July 24 at the same venue. Australia looks set to keep winning, while the West Indies face pressure to get their first win in the series.
Mitchell Marsh’s captaincy has been key to Australia’s success, with his smart bowling changes and field placements putting constant pressure on the West Indies batsmen. His tactical ability has supplemented the individual performances of the team to achieve overall victories.