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AUS vs WI Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Head-To-Head Stats and Pitch report for West Indies’ tour of Australia, 1st T20I

Buoyed by a dominant 3-0 ODI sweep, Australia (AUS) enters the T20 arena brimming with confidence. They’ll be looking to replicate their aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, further showcasing their World Cup […]

Feb 9, 2024 11:15 am

Buoyed by a dominant 3-0 ODI sweep, Australia (AUS) enters the T20 arena brimming with confidence. They’ll be looking to replicate their aggressive batting and disciplined bowling, further showcasing their World Cup credentials. The return of power-hitters like Glenn Maxwell and David Warner adds firepower to their already potent lineup. However, navigating the shorter format’s unpredictability requires adaptability, a key area to watch.

The visitors arrive wounded after a forgettable ODI series. Their batting faltered, and bowling lacked bite, raising concerns about their World Cup readiness. However, the T20 format offers a fresh start. The return of explosive batsmen like Andre Russell and Nicholas Pooran injects hope, while their experienced bowling attack, featuring the likes of Akiel Hosein, needs to rediscover its bite. Can they silence the doubters and salvage some pride?

Match Details

Match: Australia vs West Indies, 1st T20I

Date and Time: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Venue: 9th February 2024, 1:30 AM

Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

Pitch Report

Under the Tasmanian sky, Bellerive Oval will host the 1st T20 International between the Aussies and the Calypso Kings. The pitch is quite balanced and as such, it rewards skill and execution throughout the game. Historically, the chasing teams have enjoyed a subtle advantage, making the toss crucial, even if just marginally. This is because the wicket stays the same throughout and hence, no target seems too far. Hence, the captain who wins the coin toss could be tempted to field first.

Head-To-Head Record

Matches – 19

Wins for Australia – 9

Wins for West Indies – 10

Predicted playing XI

Australia: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazelwood, Jason Behrendorff

West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

AUS vs WI: Full Squads

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Sean Abbott, Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade (WK), David Warner, Adam Zampa

West Indies: Rovman Powell (C), Shai Hope (wicketkeeper), Johnson Charles (WK), Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas