Australia vs West Indies: West Indies will play Australia, the six-time world champion, at home in the limited overs format following the amazing test series that concluded in a 1-1 draw.
After winning the ICC World Cup in November, Australia will play their first One-Day International. After winning their sixth championship, they will be eager to defend their status as world champions at home and will aim to dominate.
However, the West Indies, who are full of confidence following their thrilling victory in the second test, will aim to maintain that momentum and have an unforgettable ODI series.
The 1st Test match between Australia vs West Indies will take place on February 2nd, 2024, at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond, Australia.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Australia vs West Indies 2nd Test match
Date: February 2nd, 2024 (Friday)
Time: 09:00 AM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond, Australia.
Australia vs West Indies
Australia (Match Odds- 1.12)
Preview
Australia will not make the mistake of undervaluing this West Indian team going into the first ODI of this series. They will know full well how deadly they can be in the limited overs format and what threat they represent.
In the batting department, Australia will be without a few of its top players. The two players on the team who stand out the most are Glenn Maxwell and David Warner. But Travis Head and Captain Steven Smith will be leading the batting order and carrying a heavy load.
Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins and top bowler Mitch Starc in the bowling department. Lance Morris and Xavier Bartlett have received a lot of support, and Adam Zampa’s expertise will help them along the way.
Full Squad:
Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Matthew Renshaw
Players to watch out for in:
Travis Head
Travis Head will be leading the batting order and carrying a heavy load.
Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa’s expertise will help them along the way.
Possible Playing XI:
Steven Smith, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Will Sutherland, Josh Inglis, Lance Morris, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett
West Indies (Match Odds- 6.30)
Preview
What better way for the West Indies to launch a major comeback into white ball cricket than to take on the World Champions in their own backyard? They’ll want to square off against them and put up a strong battle.
Shai Hope, their captain, who has been in fantastic form over the past two years, will have to provide the majority of the runs. Shai will be the hope for this batting lineup because the other players in the batting order are quite inexperienced and new.
Along with some well-known stars, the bowling lineup also has a number of new players. Alzarri Joseph and Romario Shepherd, who are anticipated to lead the assault, will bear a great deal of responsibility.
Full Squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Alzarri Joseph, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Justin Greaves, Joshua Da Silva, Akeem Jordan, Gudakesh Motie, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Tevin Imlach, Shamar Joseph, Zachary McCaskie
Players to watch out for in:
Shai Hope
Shai Hope, their captain, who has been in fantastic form over the past two years, will have to provide the majority of the runs. Shai will be the hope for this batting lineup because the other players in the batting order are quite inexperienced and new.
Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph is anticipated to lead the assault, will bear a great deal of responsibility.
Possible Playing XI:
Alick Athanaze, Teddy Bishop, Kavem Hodge, Kjorn Ottley, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (Captain), Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh
Australia vs West Indies Toss Prediction:
It’s a challenging pitch that offers something for bowlers and batsmen alike. Teams will try to win the toss and bowl first because, with the pitch acting way it is, it will become simpler to arrange the chase.
Australia vs West Indies Pitch Report:
Although normally on the slower side, the pitch offers something for both bowlers and batters. Teams will try to bowl first but must make a decision in accordance with that.
Australia vs West Indies Match Report:
As the six-time world champions, Australia enters this match with their heads held high and plans to perform as such in front of their home supporters. Conversely, West Indies will aim to win the series to usher in a new era and pull off a massive upset.
We predict Australia to win the Australia vs West Indies game at the odds of 1.12
Australia vs West Indies Most Recommended Player To Bet For:
Travis Head will be leading the batting order and carrying a heavy load. He will be the most recommended player to bet for in the Australia vs West Indies match.
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