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WI vs AUS Match Analysis

The first T20I of the three-match series between West Indies and Australia will be played on July 20 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. The match is scheduled to begin in the evening under lights, setting the stage for a thrilling contest between two explosive sides in T20 cricket.

West Indies come into this series riding high on confidence after a dominant outing against Ireland. Their batting lineup looks menacing, packed with power hitters like Russell, Powell, and Hetmyer.

Australia will look to test their squad depth on Caribbean soil with a youthful and explosive T20 lineup. With experienced names like Maxwell and Marsh combining with dynamic youngsters such as Fraser-McGurk and Connolly, they aim to adapt quickly to regional conditions.

West Indies vs Australia Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

Shai Hope leads the side with maturity and composure, bringing a calm head to an otherwise fiery T20 unit. While he is traditionally known for his ODI credentials, Hope’s leadership in the shortest format has steadily evolved.

WI boasts one of the most dangerous middle orders in world cricket, with names like Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, and Sherfane Rutherford ready to explode. Brandon King and Evin Lewis are aggressive options at the top, while Shimron Hetmyer adds left-handed flair.

Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie offer control and variety with their spin in the middle overs, while Alzarri Joseph leads the pace attack with raw speed. Russell, Holder, and Shepherd bring experience and all-around options that allow for flexibility.

In their most recent T20I, WI crushed Ireland by 62 runs at Bready. Batting first, they posted a mammoth 256/5, showcasing brutal hitting from Rovman Powell and Andre Russell. Ireland fought back with a steady chase but were ultimately restricted to 194/7.

West Indies Squad

West Indies Squad

Shai Hope (c) (wk), Jewel Andrew, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

Australia

The AUS turn to Mitchell Marsh once again, this time to steer a vibrant and youthful unit. His experience in T20 franchise cricket across the globe adds to his credibility in leading from the front.

Australia’s batting unit looks explosive with Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, and Josh Inglis in the middle order. Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short bring T20 aggression at the top, while Green and Hardie provide solidity as floaters. This team bats deep, with even bowlers like Sean Abbott capable of hitting big.

Adam Zampa remains Australia’s frontline spinner, supported by Kuhnemann for variety. The pace battery includes death-over specialists like Nathan Ellis and all-rounders like Green and Abbott, providing adaptability.

Hobart saw a clinical AUS display, where Pakistan’s hopes melted quicker than ice on a sizzling grill. Pakistan had no answers to Australia’s bowling brilliance, collapsing for just 117. In response, the Aussies chased down the target in only 11.2 overs with Marsh and David finishing off strongly.

Australia Squad

Australia Squad

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa

WI vs AUS Outfield Report

Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

The Sabina Park wicket has traditionally offered good bounce and carry, favoring aggressive stroke-play. Batters enjoy the ball coming onto the bat, though spinners can get assistance as the game progresses. Should dew come into play late in the game, a run-fest might just be on the cards.

The weather in Kingston on match day is expected to be warm and humid, with a high of 31°C and evening temperatures hovering around 26°C. Some cloud cover is forecasted, but no major threat of rain.

Sabina Park has seen T20 first-innings scores in the range of 160–200 in recent years. The highest recorded score here is 215, while anything under 150 while batting first can be tough to defend. Chasing teams tend to have a slight edge due to the evening dew and quick outfield.

West Indies vs Australia Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

West Indies and Australia have alternated wins in their last five T20I encounters, with West Indies taking 3 and Australia 2. The contests have often been dominated by explosive batting and swinging momentum, making this series opener an enticing prospect.

WI vs AUS Prediction

According to cricket analysts Australia have a 53% chance of Winning.