West Indies tour of Australia 2024

AUS vs WI, 1st T20I

Preview

West Indies tour of Australia continues with a three match T20I series, starting on Friday (February 9). The multi format series began with the test leg that ended in a draw followed by three ODI matches which the hosts won comfortably by a margin of 3-0. The two sides will now square off in the shortest format, with the Men’s T20 World Cup slated to be held in June 2024. 

The opening fixture of the series will be played at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on February 9. This series provides a great opportunity for both Australia and West Indies to prepare for the forthcoming showpiece event. It allows the management from both nations to set up the right combinations. 

Meanwhile, Australia will be brimming with confidence after their ODI series triumph. A lot of their regular players were rested but they put on a solid all round performance to lay all lingering doubts (if any) to bed. With their regular players back into the mix, they will hope to start off the series with a resounding win. 

Rovman Powell will lead the West Indies side whereas Mitchell Marsh will helm the hosts. With quality players in both teams, it will be a riveting series to watch. 

Match Details

Match: AUS vs WI, 1st T20I, West Indies tour of Australia, 2024

Date: Friday, February 09, 2024

Time: 1:30 PM

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Pitch and Weather Report

The Bellerive Oval surface has usually been good for batting. With short boundary on one side, expect the bowlers to have a tough time in adjusting their line and lengths. Bowlers, pacers in particular ought to hit the right areas consistently. The new ball bowlers may get some help from the wicket. 

The temperature is believed to range between 10 and 22 degree celsius. It will remain cloudy throughout the day. 

AUS vs WI Squads

AUS: Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), David Warner, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Jason Behrendorff, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Wade

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

AUS vs WI Probable Playing XIs

AUS: David Warner, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Jason Behrendorff, Josh Hazlewood, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa

WI: Johnson Charles, Brandon King, Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd/Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph

Match Prediction

Australia were superb in the recently concluded ODI series, winning it by a 3-0 margin. They will be looking to continue the momentum and replicate the same performance in the T20I series

The hosts possess a well rounded squad with the home advantage in their favour. Besides they are in rich vein of form.

We predict Australia to win this contest. 

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