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WI vs AUS Match Analysis

Warner Park in St. Kitts will host the fourth T20I between West Indies and Australia on July 26, 2025. The match will begin at 10:00 AM local time (8:00 PM Bangladesh time). With the series already heating up, both teams will be eager to grab momentum heading into the final leg.

West Indies have shown glimpses of brilliance, especially with the bat, but they’ve lacked consistency in the middle overs. Players like Andre Russell and Rovman Powell add explosive firepower, but the top-order needs to fire early.

Australia, on the other hand, is riding high on confidence after a dominant performance in Kingston. Their top order is firing on all cylinders, and the bowling unit has done well to contain the West Indies.

West Indies vs Australia Team Preview & Squads

West Indies

Shai Hope leads the side with composure and elegance, offering stability at the top. Although primarily known for his ODI prowess, Hope’s leadership has helped anchor the WI T20 side. His wicketkeeping and game sense add extra value to the playing XI.

WI batting is filled with firepower—Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, and Brandon King can destroy any attack. With all-rounders like Russell, Holder, and Powell, there’s depth down to No. 8. However, consistency remains their biggest concern in high-pressure games.

Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie bring quality spin options, especially on slower Caribbean pitches. The pace and bounce of Joseph and Shepherd are complemented by Holder’s steadying experience.

In the second T20I at Kingston on July 22, 2025, West Indies posted 172/8, a decent total by T20 standards. Shimron Hetmyer and Russell contributed vital cameos, but Australia’s response was brutal. The target was overhauled in just 15.2 overs, with the visitors cruising home eight wickets down. West Indies’ bowlers had no answers for Fraser-McGurk’s aggressive knock.

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

Mitchell Marsh is leading this AUS T20 side with calm authority and aggressive intent. A seasoned all-rounder, Marsh brings experience, adaptability, and power-hitting to the role. Under his captaincy, Australia has looked sharp and ruthless in its recent outings.

Australia’s batting order reads like a suspense thriller—Fraser-McGurk grabs your attention early, and the middle-order hits with plot twists. Josh Inglis provides stability behind the stumps and with the bat. Even the lower order, with the likes of Green and Hardie, can finish innings with a flourish.

Adam Zampa leads the spin charge with craft and control, while Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett are key pace assets. Sean Abbott adds swing and bounce, and Dwarshuis offers variation in the middle and death overs. Together, this attack is both disciplined and dangerous.

AUS cruised to victory in their previous encounter at Kingston, chasing down 173 in only 15.2 overs. It was Fraser-McGurk’s explosive 20-ball half-century that ignited the chase. From there, Marsh and Tim David showcased composure, guiding the chase to the finish line. The early strikes from the bowlers put the opposition on the back foot, and the batters capitalized to make it a walk in the park.

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

Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts

The pitch at Warner Park is generally batting-friendly with a slight grip for spinners as the game progresses. Fast bowlers may struggle if they don’t vary their pace. Expect a high-scoring contest unless there’s early movement or dew.

The forecast for July 26 indicates clear skies with temperatures ranging from 29 °C to 29°C. Humidity may play a factor in the second innings, potentially assisting the spinners. No rain is expected, so a full game is likely.

At Basseterre, first-innings scores typically range between 160 and 180. The highest T20I total here is 182, while anything under 140 tends to be easily chased. Batting first might be an advantage, but only if teams post above-par scores.

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

Australia has had the upper hand recently, winning 3 out of the last 5 T20Is between these two teams. West Indies won one close encounter, while one match ended without a result.

WI vs AUS Prediction

According to cricket analysts Australia have a 57% chance of Winning.