Australia face West Indies in the first T20I on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at the Metricon Stadium in Carrara. The match will start at 1:40 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The Australian cricket team lost 2-1 to India in their previous T20I series. The Aussies started the series against India with a convincing win in the first T20I in Mohali. The Men in Blue then bounced back to seal the trophy by winning the next two games. For Australia, Cameron Green and Mathew Wade were the top run-scorers while Nathan Ellis picked three wickets.
Meanwhile, the West Indies cricket team has named a strong squad for their series down under. Johnson Charles will be seen making a comeback into the Windies squad after six years. Brandon King, Alzarri Joseph, and Odean Smith were phenomenal for their respective sides in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League and will play a crucial role for the West Indies against Australia. The Nicolas Pooran-led West Indies lost 2-1 to New Zealand in their last T20 series.
Australia are currently fifth in the ICC Men’s T20I team rankings while West Indies are sixth.
Australia vs West Indies 1st T20I Gullybet odds
Australia Gullybet odds and win probability: 1.27
West Indies Gullybet odds and win probability: 4.1
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Australia vs West Indies head-to-head in T20Is
West Indies lead the head-to-head record against Australia, having won 10 out of the 17 T20Is played between the two sides. The Aussies have won the remaining seven games.
Australia beat West Indies by eight wickets in their previous encounter in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 2021.
Australia vs West Indies squads
Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Daniel Sams, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), David Warner, Adam Zampa
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (captain and wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Yannic Cariah, Jason Holder, Raymon Reifer, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith
Australia vs West Indies 1st T20I probable playing XI
Australia: Aaron Finch (captain), Cameron Green, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Daniel Sams, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Inglis
West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (captain and wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy.
Australia vs West Indies 1st T20I combined fantasy XI
Brandon King (captain), Evin Lewis, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Matthew Wade, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein.
West Indies top picks and players to watch out for 1st T20I vs Australia
Brandon King: The right-handed batter was the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded CPL 2022, with 422 runs in 13 games. King also scored an unbeaten 83 runs in the finals to help Jamaica Tallawahs clinch their third CPL title. For the Windies, the 27-year-old cricketer has scored 630 runs at a strike rate of 127.01. King will be expected to give West Indies an explosive start in the powerplay.
Alzarri Joseph: The 25-year-old has been an integral part of the West Indies setup in the Test and ODI format and, in a relatively young T20I career, Joseph has scalped five wickets in five games at an economy of 8.90. The right-arm pacer was also the leading wicket-taker in the CPL 2022 with 18 wickets in 10 games. Joseph will be seen heading the West Indies pace attack against Australia in the upcoming series.
Australia’s top picks and players to watch out for 1st T20I vs West indies
Cameron Green: The 23-year-old all-rounder was Australia’s top performer with the bat against India, having scored 118 runs in three games at a strike rate of 214.54. Green scored two half-centuries in the series and was successful in giving Australia solid starts in the powerplay. Green’s ability to bowl quick also makes him an important asset to Australia’s bowling department
Glenn Maxwell: The right-handed batter is recognised as one of the most dangerous hitters of the ball in T20 cricket. Maxwell has scored 2024 runs in 82 T20Is at a strike rate of 152.18. He has also smashed three centuries and nine half-centuries in this format and has a top score of 145 not out. The 33-year-old is also a good player of spin and, with left-arm spinner Akeal Hossien in the opposition, the Aussies would rely heavily on Maxwell for quick runs in the middle overs.
Australia vs West Indies 1st T20I prediction
Australia look ]much stronger as compared to the West Indies and will have the edge over the visitors in the first T20I. Australia have done well against the West Indies in recent times and are likely to sweep the series 2-0.
On the other hand, West Indies are one of the most unpredictable teams in this format and have historically done well against Australia. The Windies have a bunch of talented players and are expected to put on a strong fight in the upcoming series.
Australia vs West Indies 1st T20I playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 31°C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 79%
Wind: 5 km/h
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