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WI vs AUS Match Analysis

Commencing on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, at 10:00 AM local time (02:00 PM GMT), the inaugural Test of the much-anticipated Australia tour of the West Indies will unfurl under the historic light of Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. As the first instalment of the prestigious Frank Worrell Trophy series, this clash promises a compelling blend of strategic red‑ball cricket and the ceremonious richness of Caribbean sporting heritage.

West Indies enter the first Test, opening their ICC World Test Championship cycle with a rebuilt 16-man squad under new captain Roston Chase. Shai Hope returns; Kemar Roach is dropped, while Seales, Alzarri, and Shamar Joseph spearhead the pace attack.

Australia embarks on the West Indies tour with a reconfigured side: Steve Smith injured, Marnus Labuschagne dropped, replaced by Sam Konstas and Josh Inglis. Usman Khawaja mentors Konstas; vice-captain Travis Head expects seamless transition despite new-look top order.

WI vs AUS Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

Roston Chase inherits a daunting challenge as West Indies return to Test cricket after six months, succeeding Kraigg Brathwaite. Brathwaite and Mikyle Louis open—Brathwaite averaging ~25 against Australia with a Test century, Louis steady with 358 runs in 18 innings—Shai Hope slots in at No. 3 despite a modest average of 17 versus Australia.

John Campbell, back from a doping suspension, brings eight years’ experience, averaging 26 across 20 Tests, and may join Brandon King in the middle order. Chase bats at No. 6, holding a home average of 35 with four hundreds.

The seam attack is spearheaded by Jayden Seales—38 wickets in eight Tests—and vice-captain Jomel Warrican, claiming 28 wickets in four matches. Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph—whose seven wickets last played a pivotal role in a rare win—round out the pace unit. Emerging all-rounder Johann Layne receives a maiden call-up after claiming 63 wickets in 17 first-class outings for WI.

West Indies Squads 

West Indies

Roston Chase, Jomel Warrican, Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales

Australia

Marnus Labuschagne has been left out of the squad due to a dip in form, despite opening in the World Test Championship final. In his place, Sam Konstas will partner Usman Khawaja at the top. Konstas returns for his third Test after a promising debut against India, where he scored a fluent 60 at the MCG. Khawaja, a standout performer, has amassed 517 runs in 6 Tests against the West Indies at an average of 58 and is averaging 62 this year, making him a key player to watch.

Josh Inglis, who scored a debut century earlier this year against Sri Lanka in Galle, will bat at number three. The middle order is reinforced by Cameron Green—who returned during the WTC final—Travis Head, Beau Webster, and Alex Carey. Head boasts an average of 87 against the West Indies, including two centuries and a highest score of 175. Webster contributed 72 runs in the WTC final and has 231 runs and 3 wickets from 4 Tests. Carey has scored 131 runs in 4 Tests against the West Indies and is averaging over 72 in 2025.

The bowling attack of AUS is led by captain Pat Cummins, alongside Mitchell Starc, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Josh Hazlewood. Starc has taken 34 wickets in his last 8 Tests and 29 wickets in 7 Tests against the West Indies. Cummins claimed 6 wickets in the first innings of the WTC final and has 38 wickets in his last 8 Tests. Hazlewood also has a strong record with 36 wickets in 8 Tests against the West Indies.

Australia Squads 

Australia

Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott, Scott Boland, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster        

West Indies vs Australia outfield report  

Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Twenty times in the 55 games played here, the outcome has benefited the teams pursuing the goal. 333 is the average score for the first innings, which is four lower than the second innings. On match days, Barbados’ weather is predicted to be overcast with temperatures between 26 and 31 degrees Celsius. The southeast winds will reach speeds of 10–26 km/h. The final day is predicted to be rainy.

It’s a good pitch for bowling. Because it provides balance throughout every innings, it is a haven for bowlers and batsmen alike. The pacers will swing the ball more easily due to the breeze.

WI vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last 5 clashes, AUS won 3 and WI won 1.

West Indies vs Australia Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Australia has a 79% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.